 Seal Battery - Sizes ? |
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| kbrunk1 |
 Sep 16 2012, 07:40 PM
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Brunk  Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 13-November 11 From: Dallas,Texas 73 2.0 FI Member No.: 13,778 Region Association: South East States  |
I am at a point for my project on the blocks to purchase a battery.
I want the most cranking amps and the battery is in the normal spot. Will a bigger one fit and still get under the rain tray? I do not plan on moving it. Definitely think I want a sealed battery. What model number and kind of sealed batteries are folks using? Thanks - Comments 73 913 2.0L Stocki |
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| saigon71 |
Sep 17 2012, 06:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,000 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Optima red top 34. Fits nicely in the stock battery tray and does not interfere with the factory rain tray.
One problem...I have read many posts on this site that the Optima batteries aren't what they used to be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
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| GeorgeRud |
Sep 17 2012, 06:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Actually, the 34R has the posts in the correct orientation, but you have to cut off the mounting ears on the base for it to fit.
I'd agree about the deterioration of quality control on the Optimas. My first one lasted almost a10 years, but my last one didn't make it to three. For the additional cost, I don't know that they're worth the money anymore. |
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| kbrunk1 |
Sep 17 2012, 05:13 PM
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Brunk Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 13-November 11 From: Dallas,Texas 73 2.0 FI Member No.: 13,778 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Sep 17 2012, 07:38 AM)  Actually, the 34R has the posts in the correct orientation, but you have to cut off the mounting ears on the base for it to fit. I'd agree about the deterioration of quality control on the Optimas. My first one lasted almost a10 years, but my last one didn't make it to three. For the additional cost, I don't know that they're worth the money anymore. Any other non Optima sizes? |
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| somd914 |
Sep 17 2012, 08:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm running a Optima 75/25 with side mount posts which I like. However, the first one lasted about 4 years, second one lasted 10 months, and if not for the warranty replacment I would have gone for an Odyssey PC925.
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| RiceNeck |
Sep 17 2012, 09:19 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 26-October 11 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 13,718 Region Association: None |
Just another option, this is what I have, it only weighs about 6 lbs.
The bracket is custom made, I relocated mine to the front, but it would work in stock location.   |
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| tod914 |
Sep 17 2012, 09:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Optima 35 works well. About 10 lighter than the 34R. Usually once a year they run a sale with a $25.00 rebate.
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| bigkensteele |
Sep 17 2012, 10:35 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(tod914 @ Sep 17 2012, 07:40 PM) Optima 35 works well. About 10 lighter than the 34R. Usually once a year they run a sale with a $25.00 rebate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I am running an Optima 35, and it just barely fits with the rain tray. You will need to rotate the positive connector around so it doesn't hit, but it fits. I paid about $165 a year ago at Batteries Plus, which was as good a price as I could find at the time. If I could do it over again, I would look into the other sealed brand - I think they sell them at Costco, but I can't recall the name at the moment. They are reported to be more reliable as of late. |
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| kbrunk1 |
Sep 18 2012, 07:48 PM
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Brunk Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 13-November 11 From: Dallas,Texas 73 2.0 FI Member No.: 13,778 Region Association: South East States |
Anyone use the blace sealed batteries from Wallmart?
If so what model? How many cranking amps do you need? |
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| kbrunk1 |
Sep 18 2012, 08:47 PM
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Brunk Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 13-November 11 From: Dallas,Texas 73 2.0 FI Member No.: 13,778 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(kbrunk1 @ Sep 18 2012, 08:48 PM) Anyone use the black sealed batteries from Wallmart? If so what model? How many cranking amps do you need? |
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| RiceNeck |
Sep 19 2012, 10:26 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 26-October 11 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 13,718 Region Association: None |
As another option, you might look at Deka batteries.
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