Which Optima Batteries?

[ChicagoMike]

Nevermind, figured it out!

Click to read more...

 

[Flyn]

Most people get the yellow.

I know you figured it out but this is for anyone else who is interested...

 

[Wiked03]

IIRC

Red = Normal
Yellow = Deep Cycle
Blue = Marine

 

[ChicagoMike]

What is the difference between deep cycle and normal?

I thought the yellow was just for people that ran big sound systems....

IIRC

Red = Normal
Yellow = Deep Cycle
Blue = Marine

 

[Wiked03]

http://www.optimabatteries.com/publ...onfig/product_info/automotive/deep_cycle.html

 

[dmint]

The blue works the best in the Cobras! lol j/p

 

[ShelbyGuy]

just looking to spend money or is something wrong with your factory battery?

 

[pipeliner]

just looking to spend money or is something wrong with your factory battery?

Might be looking to shave a few pounds. Mine only weighs 11 pounds, but if I dont leve the car running for a while its only good for 2-3 starts.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

then you should be looking at the odyssey battery not the optima.

 

[Flyn]

Optima deep cycle is for people like me who like to play high powered stereos for hours on end.

 

[02RedL]

The Yellow one is for people like me, that have a Screamin Yellow car!

 

[nytebyte]

Does anyone know if these things work in winter? Like in freezing conditions?

It doesn't say on their site.

 

[ChicagoMike]

Well I have let my battery almost completely die the first year I owned the car. If I don't have it connected to the battery tender, within a week it reads red/yellow.

Now I am wondering if my problems are related to voltage. The first year I stored the car, it just sat with the stock battery connected for 4 months or so. Maybe every month or so, I would just go and start the car for 5 minutes, then leave.

After that, there was a time I was pulling to redline and the battery light came on and the car died momentarily but it started itself back up.


Now I am looking at Optima red top batteries, I am just confused because there are several different 12V ones. I know I want the one with just the terminal on TOP, but then there are a couple different ones of those too, like 34, 34R, 35 ... etc

I know my alternator may be a problem too, since I am running a 6# lower now and a 3.2 alt pulley

 

[gnxs]

I'd definitely get your electrical issues resolved before trying to get the car tuned again. A couple threads on ModFords about poor voltage and the resultant effect on the fuel pumps' ability to supply fuel properly (and the tune to be able to maintain the proper A/F).

 

[ChicagoMike]

I've had issues with this car from day 1. I think I am going to set it on fire.

I'd definitely get your electrical issues resolved before trying to get the car tuned again. A couple threads on ModFords about poor voltage and the resultant effect on the fuel pumps' ability to supply fuel properly (and the tune to be able to maintain the proper A/F).

 

[Juggernaut]

have you looked into anything else?????

 

[gnxs]

I've had issues with this car from day 1. I think I am going to set it on fire.

Make sure your insurance is up to date. :joke:

 

[Juggernaut]

Make sure your insurance is up to date. :joke:

:laughing2

 

[cobravenom39]

:laughing2

Larry, making the funnies???


I just bought the yellow top, I figured with all the talk of voltage drop b/c of alternators, the deep cycle would probably maintain a more constant power level than just a starting battery (red top). Plus the yellow top was more expensive and I usually buy the best.

That's why I got the Kenne Bell!!

 

[gnxs]

Larry, making the funnies???


I just bought the yellow top, I figured with all the talk of voltage drop b/c of alternators, the deep cycle would probably maintain a more constant power level than just a starting battery (red top). Plus the yellow top was more expensive and I usually buy the best.

That's why I got the Kenne Bell!!

You'll have to prove that last statement to me tomorrow.

Anything that helps you maintain good, constant voltage is a good idea. Plus you've got a whole A/V demo room in your car that probably needs alot of juice. :biggthump

 

[Juggernaut]

Larry, making the funnies???


I just bought the yellow top, I figured with all the talk of voltage drop b/c of alternators, the deep cycle would probably maintain a more constant power level than just a starting battery (red top). Plus the yellow top was more expensive and I usually buy the best.

That's why I got the Kenne Bell!!

and you'll still get beat by a NON ported NON aftermarket BLower car :lmao:

 

[gnxs]

I think both of you guys are in the wrong thread.

You need to go here:
http://www.chicagosvt.com/forums/showthread.php3?t=6057

 

[Juggernaut]

ok Mr. Admin wanna-be :lmao: