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 #

I'm using one spec'd for a GM vehicle...it has the top posts as well as the side posts which is nice.

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.

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.

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.

I've heard that some people spec a Miata sized battery due to it being smaller...

Tell the truth, it is because that is where you live.

Really wanted to buy it today, tomorrow it is, hopefully in stock

Are there more than one series of Orbital ? 6 and9 ?

Is anyone going to give up the Orbital part# ?????

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.

gotta sayit my optima is fricken heavy!.....

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

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?

Odessy PC680

Braille Baby!