Optima batteries
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I have the yellow top. I had a really good interstate battery, but with all the crap I have added, it would run down fast. I got that deep cycle yellow top and no problems. I have my efans setup to run until the temp drops below 185 so they come on and off for a few minutes, then the autolamp stays on for like 3 or 4 minutes, and all the other stuff too!
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Originally Posted by yankeesfan81
I just installed my red top in my truck yesterday... It didnt fit like a glove though.. It was smaller in size than the normal battery. But I just had to jam something between the battery and the fender and it fits fine now...
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OK, well I guess Im the exception, but I dont see what all the fuss is about. I mean, if I needed a sealed battery, or had a strange mounting situation then I think its great. If I needed a deep cycle thats great too... But I have been buying 7 year warranty, best they make auto zone batteries. I have watched 3 friends replace yellow tops all bought after I got this battery (3 total in 3 cars) and Ive replaced one of them, free under warranty. All of my friends were out of the warranty on the Optimas..... Thats all I know. Not saying they are bad, but my DuraLast gold is rated higher cold cranking amps and cost like $70.
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This is true. I haven't felt like shelling out $170 for an Optima so am still running on the stock battery. I beat the crap out of it from a 2000W amp, ran it down to zilch juice several times, and it's still ticking. I have to admit I'm waiting impatiently for it to crap out so I can get an Optima.
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Originally Posted by Robamus
OK, well I guess Im the exception, but I dont see what all the fuss is about.
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I decided to replace my OEM Motorcraft battery with a Red Top Optima 34/78. I picked it up at Sam's Club for $101.00 this afternoon, and on the top of the battery was a red plastic housing with 3 adapters on the underside. It was the last one so I grabbed it. It looks like Optima started including them as of Jan. 2006.
http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...AdapterSet.pdf
I was going to get a yellow top 34/78 for $135 but it only has a 2 year warranty compared to the 6 year on the red top.
http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...AdapterSet.pdf
I was going to get a yellow top 34/78 for $135 but it only has a 2 year warranty compared to the 6 year on the red top.
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I have had a couple and will have some more. If you have a regular truck with a couple of simple not elec. heavy mods and there is nothing wrong with your battery I see no need to run out and buy an Optima your stock is fine. Autozone batteries on a truck used for a DD with no super elec mods are fine if you replace the stocker for whatever reason.
Now once I have my Winch, Off Road lights, Electric fans, and sound system I am going to upgrade because I have had such good luck with the Optima for supporting these type of mods etc.
Optima's are awsome if you need one they aren't for everyone and I think that is the only reason not to buy one is you simply don't need it.
Now once I have my Winch, Off Road lights, Electric fans, and sound system I am going to upgrade because I have had such good luck with the Optima for supporting these type of mods etc.
Optima's are awsome if you need one they aren't for everyone and I think that is the only reason not to buy one is you simply don't need it.