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

Slow5.0

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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

 

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Subscribing ..... just found out yesterday that my battery is toast.

 

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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

 

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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

 

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i have the first one...just had to notch the tray a little.

 

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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

 

SeventyMach1

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Good deal Ernan. I think I'll be going with that one now as well.

 

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Replied to your PM Ernan.
I have the 34/78
RC

 

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Good info slow5.0!
Im gonna be doing one soon.

 

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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.

 

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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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Thanks on pics RC
AutoZone sales those brackets and a few other ones, i was wandering did you use stock tray

 

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Slow5.0 said:

Thanks on pics RC
AutoZone sales those brackets and a few other ones, i was wandering did you use stock tray

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I cant remember, but I think not, since a new one was cheap and fit the new bolts better.
RC

 

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ES Stangin said:

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.

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I got the 75/35 too. It's a little small for the battery tray, but it works.