Anyone using Optima Red Top battery , what part # i need

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  1. Slow5.0 New Member

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    I just installed Optima Red Top battery in my brothers 96 Probe GT ,i did some modifications because Optima is little higher than stock battery (i made new tray)
    Battery in my Stang is old and have to be replaced , so i was thinkin about Optima Red Top battery , for now i gonna install in stock location (under the hood) and i may move to the truck but not right now and i gonna use just for Stang no fancy 10000 amp speakers box

    What part # Optima Red Top i need
    Slow5.0, Mar 3, 2006
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    Subscribing ..... just found out yesterday that my battery is toast.
    SeventyMach1, Mar 3, 2006
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  3. Slow5.0 New Member

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    After some searching i find that most 94-95 guys using two different Optima red Top batteries

    34/78-OR $129.99 AutoZone
    Battery Usage: Starting
    Volts: 12 V
    Battery Terminals: Top and side
    Battery Type: Gel cell
    Cranking Amps at 0 Degrees F: 800
    Cranking Amps at 32 Degrees F: 980
    Reserve Capacity: 110
    Length (in): 10
    Width (in): 6 7/8
    Height (in): 7 13/16
    Quantity: Sold individually.
    Notes: BCI Group 34/78

    75/35-OR $109.99 AutoZone
    Battery Usage: Starting
    Volts: 12 V
    Battery Terminals: Top and side
    Battery Type: Gel cell
    Cranking Amps at 0 Degrees F: 720
    Cranking Amps at 32 Degrees F: 910
    Reserve Capacity: 90
    Length (in): 9 5/16
    Width (in): 6 13/16
    Height (in): 7 5/8
    Quantity: Sold individually.
    Notes: BCI Group 75/35

    1st one is bigger in any way ,but may need some modifications


    34/78-OR
    http://store.summitracing.com/defau...filter=1&part=ULT-9004-003&N=115&autoview=sku

    75/35-OR
    http://store.summitracing.com/defau...filter=1&part=ULT-9022-091&N=115&autoview=sku
    Slow5.0, Mar 3, 2006
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    i would go with the 34/78. you may need to notch out your battery tray a little for it to sit flat (i had to with the 02) but it came with the adapter for the hold down so it all fits in nicely
    urban96, Mar 3, 2006
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  5. MysticKeith50 New Member

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    i have the first one...just had to notch the tray a little.:nice:
    MysticKeith50, Mar 3, 2006
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  6. Slow5.0 New Member

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    Well this afternoon i was bored so i went in AutoZone and bought 1st one 34/78-OR and one battery wire because one from fuse box was 2" short
    I had to cut tray on one side so battery sits flat,i use Puck adapter to hold down bettery ,took me about 20 min to install ,dang whan i crank up it start in no time

    Thanks guys

    BTW i will post some pics tomorrow
    Slow5.0, Mar 4, 2006
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  7. SeventyMach1 Keep it lubed .... keep it straight .... and keep

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    Good deal Ernan. I think I'll be going with that one now as well.
    SeventyMach1, Mar 4, 2006
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    Replied to your PM Ernan.
    I have the 34/78
    RC
    94GTLaserRC, Mar 4, 2006
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  9. gmkillr Founding Member

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    Good info slow5.0!:nice:
    Im gonna be doing one soon.
    gmkillr, Mar 4, 2006
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  10. ES Stangin New Member

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    I feel like the odd man out.. Im using the 75/35-925 red top. It does seem a little small but still does the job well.
    ES Stangin, Mar 4, 2006
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    Not the best pic Ernan, but you can see a little the black bracket across the top, with the wing nuts holding it down... The wing nuts are attatched to to long bolts that slip through the bottom of the tray.
    RC

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    94GTLaserRC, Mar 4, 2006
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  12. Slow5.0 New Member

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    Thanks on pics RC
    AutoZone sales those brackets and a few other ones, i was wandering did you use stock tray
    Slow5.0, Mar 4, 2006
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  13. 94GTLaserRC Squint as you approach, lest you be blinded by my

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    I cant remember, but I think not, since a new one was cheap and fit the new bolts better.
    RC
    94GTLaserRC, Mar 5, 2006
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  14. SN95StangMan New Member

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    I got the 75/35 too. It's a little small for the battery tray, but it works. :nice:
    SN95StangMan, Mar 5, 2006
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