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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Optima battery??

hey guys I want to buy a new battery but i don't know which one to buy, also Im trying to find a high ouput alt but can't find one eighter.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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i have the optima red top. if you want something lighter relocate it in your trunk:


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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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DAMN thats HOTTTTT but if i want to put a ground kit how would i do that, OH whats the diff yellowtop redtop bluetop
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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The yellow top is a deep cycle battery, meaning it can be run down a number of times and still be recharged and work. The red top is not, so after it is run down a couple of times it will quickly loose capacity and die like any other battery. The red top does have more cranking amp (higher output) and slightly more capacity. The blue and yellow are pretty much the same i believe but different terminals.

Make sure to select the size that will fit and the capacity you need. Optima has a pretty good site and if you read up on each of the batteries they give a pretty good description of the service and obviously the specs too. Just make sure you can get one that fits and has the terminals on the correct sides.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by lancer2show
i have the optima red top. if you want something lighter relocate it in your trunk:

Mine looks identical except i have tsunami terminals.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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how about high output alternator
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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ya im pretty sure you can find one around.

are you running a huge system? you can always run a seperate battery to the system if you'd like.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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Unless you're relocating the battery for more room in the engine compartment for a turbo kit or something, I wouldn't move it. FWD cars need as much "ballast" in the front to help with traction...just something I've learned from professional FWD drag racers.

And about the alternator, view my thread here about a recent Ebay auction for a company that does them...https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=296809
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lancer2show
i have the optima red top. if you want something lighter relocate it in your trunk:

man i have that same box in my trunk for the battery. haha those are so much fun to get open!
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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man i have that same box in my trunk for the battery. haha those are so much fun to get open!
lol their actually pretty easy for me. i guess i have special fingers
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