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Batteries, Orbital, Optima which one? |
Tobra |
May 1 2006, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,453 Joined: 22-August 05 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 4,634 |
I figure I will go to NAPA, since it is right down the street, sorta like that place anyway, anyone know a part # on their version of the sealed battery?
Can I just go down and ask for their version of the Optima 34R and the puck adaptor? No joy on a search, and I am skeptical they will be able to track down one using someone elses part # |
BigDBass |
May 1 2006, 09:15 AM
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Dumb Question Champion Group: Members Posts: 1,438 Joined: 11-January 06 From: Chicago (south 'burbs) Member No.: 5,405 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Mueller |
May 1 2006, 09:21 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I'm using one spec'd for a GM vehicle...it has the top posts as well as the side posts which is nice.
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turboman808 |
May 1 2006, 09:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
I'm using an odessey. Very small but works real nice. I have it in the stock location but I really need to make a battery box for it.
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McMark |
May 1 2006, 10:08 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I believe the sealed NAPA brand battery (Orbital) is a 9000 series. I like the Orbital better because it fits the battery tray without an adapter.
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Bartlett 914 |
May 1 2006, 10:11 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm using an Orbital from Napa. It is nice because it had both the big round posts and a stud. I use the large post to go to the starter, The stud I use for the other 4 red wires. This makes a neat installation. It also makes it easy for me to disconnect the wire for the accessories. My old radio drains the battery over a short time. I have 3 wires bolted fitmly. The 4th is held in place with a wing nut.
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Mueller |
May 1 2006, 10:17 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I've heard that some people spec a Miata sized battery due to it being smaller...
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Tobra |
May 2 2006, 12:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,453 Joined: 22-August 05 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 4,634 |
I believe the sealed NAPA brand battery (Orbital) is a 9000 series. I like the Orbital better because it fits the battery tray without an adapter. Tell the truth, it is because that is where you live. Really wanted to buy it today, tomorrow it is, hopefully in stock |
jim_hoyland |
May 2 2006, 08:50 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Are there more than one series of Orbital ? 6 and9 ?
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East coaster |
Jul 1 2006, 06:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,691 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Millville, NJ Member No.: 487 Region Association: None |
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lapuwali |
Jul 1 2006, 09:49 AM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
I'm now thinking the Odyssey PC680 is the battery to use. Seems to have sufficient cranking power, uses the same leak-free "dry" technology that Optima does, and it weighs less than 15lbs. An Optima 34 weighs 35lbs. There's no easier way to drop 20lbs off the weight of the car, IMHO.
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pete-stevers |
Jul 1 2006, 10:17 AM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
gotta sayit my optima is fricken heavy!.....
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MXMARK |
Jul 1 2006, 10:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Riverside, Ca. the new (951) Member No.: 1,656 |
Hi, I am using a Odyssey PC680 in my 914 and my 911. The battery works great. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Mark
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Flat VW |
Jul 1 2006, 10:51 AM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
In the mid eighties I was running a german made battery, Dry-Fit was the name or something like that. It was small and made big current.
It was half the size of the Optima. The Optima does impress me though, my green car seemed to have unlimited cranking ability using one. I also was impressed with the tremendous 'stand-by time' under 'some dummy left the parking lights AND the interior light on' moments. An Optima is not an 'engineered solution' for a teener, but they are forgiving. John P.S. TWENTY pounds, huh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
retrotech |
Jul 1 2006, 11:00 AM
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retrotech Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-November 03 From: Mosier, Oregon Member No.: 1,302 |
Odessy PC680
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neo914-6 |
Jul 1 2006, 11:24 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Braille Baby!
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