Deka Battery from EAST PENN for the XFire?

[AtlantaSRT6]

I've got an SRT6 and I'm contemplating replacing the original battery before winter cold sets in. At a car show two weekends ago I met a Deka territory sales rep (Steve Sylvester). He claims the Deka batteries from EAST PENN manufacturing are excellent because they have less outgas and super quality control. Of course he is the salesman so I'm a bit skeptical.

The Deka website lists either PN 648MF or 9AGM48 for the crossfire.

My question is (finally he has a question): Do any Crossfire owners have experience with the Deka batteries OR opinions regarding Deka batteries in general? If you have a Deka in your Crossfire which specific model did you choose?

[SRT-6 Steve]

I don't have experience with their car batteries but I have 90 of their industrial material handling batteries at work and we abuse the heck out of them. They are of the highest quality so if that follows through with their car batteries, you are making a good choice going with one.

I believe I will go with a light weight battery when mine dies.

[AtlantaSRT6]

Well I went ahead and ordered one online from Remy Batteries. It was $20 cheaper (including shipping cost) from them then my "local" supplier that I would have to drive 30 minutes to get there. I'll let the group know how it works out and if there are any fit problems.

I like that is is made in the USA and it has fantastic reviews. (I met several people at a car show that had them and vowed they were 10 times better than sliced bread.......)

Hey can't go wrong at $129 + $24 shipping. I get the Absorbed Glass Mat technology Cheaper than my local Interstate dealer wanted for there traditional lead acid design.

Cheers