Optima Battery Mount

[maximos]

I just installed a 34/78 Redtop in my car with the help of one of the supplied adapters from Optima. It seems to be secure, but it is definitely not as secure as the battery before. How are you all mounting your Optimas in the engine bay? And before anyone says it, I know I should put it in the trunk -- plans are in the works for the future.

 

[parrish5o]

I know you mentioned it but, PUT IT IN THE TRUNK. That said, take some measurements of what you need and go to your local welding shop. They can custom build whatever bracket is necessary.

 

[revhead347]

I took a piece of metal from Home Depot. I can't remember what it was for. Something to do with connecting roofing arches together. I would cut the six pack shape out of one side, and drill a hole for the bolt to go through. I made a whole bunch of these at one time. Back in High School, I was getting Red Tops for free, and selling Mustang conversion kits for like $40 with the battery.

Kurt

 

[wytstang]

This is what I use to hold down my red top
GRC Performance

 

[Chythar]

Well, I have the Optima Red Top 35/75, works very well. I simply took an angle bracket from Home Deopt and bolted it to the stock battery hold-down. See for yourself.

Whoops, got a bit of coolant in the hold-down, I see.

And since some of you guys like pretty engine bays, here's a current photo of the Cobra conversion:

 

[revhead347]

That looks like a really good bracket design. That's better than my original design.

Kurt

 

[maximos]

I'll have to make a custom battery tray because that is where my biggest issue is. The 34/78 battery is too big to fit in the tray and the factory plastic one is bending. I'll just deal with it until I put in the trunk. Thanks for you helps guys.

 

[Artec]

I'll have to make a custom battery tray because that is where my biggest issue is. The 34/78 battery is too big to fit in the tray and the factory plastic one is bending. I'll just deal with it until I put in the trunk. Thanks for you helps guys.

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