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Old Jan 7, 2010, 08:19 AM
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Battery Replacement.. opinions OEM style
Hey guys,

My battery is getting weak.But at 192,500 and being a 2003 it's okay,I can deal with it.

I am trying to find out the replacement number and someone said it was a 35.

Also, I want to know if anyone has had luck with either a red top Optima or an interstate.

I can get the interstate for 68.00 since I work at a shop, but figured maybe a red top would be good.

I don't really need the race battery(right now).

Thanks for your help.
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You have 192500 on your car F*** thats a high mileage evo
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Old Jan 7, 2010, 08:31 AM
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I always replace with Optima Red and Yellow tops. Don't be cheap, it's worth it.
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Old Jan 7, 2010, 08:43 AM
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go red top

I have a red top so my opinion is biased haha
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Old Jan 7, 2010, 08:49 AM
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I had a single Red Top in 3 of my cars, dating back to 02. I sold it to a guy in 06that has put it in 2 cars since and still has never had a problem!
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Gotta be the highest mileage evo I know of... Wow.
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Old Jan 7, 2010, 09:29 AM
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IS it a 75/35?? thanks guys
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Optima RED TOP!
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Optima Red Top FTW!!

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IS it a 75/35?? thanks guys
As in the factory battery?

It is a group 35 battery. Interstate part number would be MT35

I would go with an Optima though.
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red top
red top FTW!!!! and jeez my evo is a 03 and i just hit 34k miles
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Originally Posted by Sievers
Optima Red Top FTW!!

As in the factory battery?

It is a group 35 battery. Interstate part number would be MT35

I would go with an Optima though.
Just got the Redtop on my car after a few scary starts on the cold mornings.

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35 (8020-164)

Had one on the old DSM and it never let me down.
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Thanks guys,

Just ordered up the Optima Red Top 35 from our battery supplier.

$124.95 so I can't beat the price.
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That's a lot of miles. Are you on the stock drivetrain?
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Is there a mini Optima Red Top?
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Red top. You get what you pay for. I have had one in my other car, and as soon as the battery goes in the Evo I will make the switch. Their cold cranking amps are good and they last under the beating that most put their cars through.

Holy hell that is a lot of miles.
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