optima battery

[caligrown562]

Has anyone put a red top in their v6 yet? If so which size was it?

[KickToTheJunk]

I'd like to know too. Gel batteries have a certain advantage over the standard battery. In my '02 Corvette, the Gel battery was my preferred choice since the ECM and all the wiring was located under the battery. Had seen photos of a C5 Corvette where the stock battery leaked and melted everything under it. Major repair.

[FDNY-L107]

Guys - I'm going to check out the Odyssey PC925. Mostly for the weight savings and I don't have a high electrial load. I've purchased only Red Tops to date without issue but have heard nothing but great things about the Odyssey's.

Simply measure the current battery size and match it up to which Red Top will fit with the most capacity.

[FDNY-L107]

Here is some info that might be useful....it might be dated a bit......

here is some good information

By Brand:
Braille**:
Braille B3121 ----------CCA: 550 ---- weight: 21lb ---------------- CA: 742
Braille B2015 ----------CCA: 425 ---- weight: 15lb ---------------- CA: 574
Braille B14115 ---------CCA: 360 ---- weight: 11lb,8oz ------------ CA: 486
Braille B106 -----------CCA: 210 ---- weight: 6lb,6oz ------------- CA: 283
Westco:
Westco Miata ---------CCA: 475 ---- weight: 25lb
Deka:
Deka ETX30 -----------CCA: 370 ---- weight: 21.7lb
Deka ETX20 -----------CCA: 270 ---- weight: 15.5lb
Deka ETX18 -----------CCA: 300 ---- weight: 18lb
Deka ETX16 -----------CCA: 275 ---- weight: 17lb
Deka ETX14 -----------CCA: 200 ---- weight: 12lb
Deka ETX12 -----------CCA: 180 ---- weight: 9.4lb
Deka ETX9 -----------CCA: 120 ---- weight: 6.3lb
Odyssey:
Odyssey PC680 --------CCA: 220 --- weight: 15lb / 16lb For MJT*
Odyssey PC925/MJT ---CCA: 380 --- weight: 24lb / 26lb For MJT*
Optima:
Optima 34&34R --------CCA 800 -----weight: 37.9lb --------------- CA: 1000
Optima 37/78 ----------CCA 800 ---- weight: 38.8lb --------------- CA: 1000
Optima 75/25 ----------CCA 720 ---- weight: 33.1lb --------------- CA: 910
Optima 25&35 ---------CCA 720 ----- weight: 31.7lb --------------- CA: 910
Duralast:
Duralast 8AMU1R ------CCA: 330 ---- weight: 25lb
Marathon:
Marathon MAR-8AMU1R-CCA: 320 ---- weight: 25lb

By CCA:
Optima 34&34R --------CCA 800 -----weight: 37.9lb -------------- CA: 1000
Optima 37/78 ----------CCA 800 ---- weight: 38.8lb -------------- CA: 1000
Optima 75/25 ----------CCA 720 ---- weight: 33.1lb -------------- CA: 910
Optima 25&35 ---------CCA 720 ----- weight: 31.7lb -------------- CA: 910
Braille B3121 ----------CCA: 550 ---- weight: 21lb ---------------- CA: 742
Westco Miata ---------CCA: 475 ---- weight: 25lb
Braille B2015 ----------CCA: 425 ---- weight: 15lb ---------------- CA: 574
Odyssey PC925/MJT ---CCA: 380 ---- weight: 24lb / 26lb For MJT*
Deka ETX30 -----------CCA: 370 ---- weight: 21.7lb
Braille B14115 ---------CCA: 360 ---- weight: 11lb,8oz ------------ CA: 486
Duralast 8AMU1R ------CCA: 330 ---- weight: 25lb
Marathon MAR-8AMU1R-CCA: 320 ---- weight: 25lb
Deka ETX18 -----------CCA: 300 ---- weight: 18lb
Deka ETX16 -----------CCA: 275 ---- weight: 17lb
Deka ETX20 -----------CCA: 270 ---- weight: 15.5lb
Odyssey PC680 --------CCA: 220 ---- weight: 15lb / 16lb For MJT*
Braille B106 -----------CCA: 210 ---- weight: 6lb,6oz ------------- CA: 283
Deka ETX14 -----------CCA: 200 ---- weight: 12lb
Deka ETX12 -----------CCA: 180 ---- weight: 9.4lb
Deka ETX9 -----------CCA: 120 ---- weight: 6.3lb

By Weight:
Optima 37/78 ----------CCA 800 ---- weight: 38.8lb --------------- CA: 1000
Optima 34&34R --------CCA 800 -----weight: 37.9lb --------------- CA: 1000
Optima 75/25 ----------CCA 720 ---- weight: 33.1lb --------------- CA: 910
Optima 25&35 ---------CCA 720 ----- weight: 31.7lb --------------- CA: 910
Westco Miata ---------CCA: 475 ---- weight: 25lb
Duralast 8AMU1R ------CCA: 330 ---- weight: 25lb
Marathon MAR-8AMU1R-CCA: 320 ---- weight: 25lb
Odyssey PC925/MJT ---CCA: 380 --- weight: 24lb / 26lb For MJT*
Deka ETX30 -----------CCA: 370 ---- weight: 21.7lb
Braille B3121 ----------CCA: 550 ---- weight: 21lb ---------------- CA: 742
Braille B14115 ---------CCA: 360 ---- weight: 11lb,8oz ------------ CA: 486
Deka ETX18 -----------CCA: 300 ---- weight: 18lb
Deka ETX16 -----------CCA: 275 ---- weight: 17lb
Deka ETX20 -----------CCA: 270 ---- weight: 15.5lb
Odyssey PC680 --------CCA: 220 --- weight: 15lb / 16lb For MJT*
Braille B2015 ----------CCA: 425 ---- weight: 15lb ---------------- CA: 574
Deka ETX14 -----------CCA: 200 ---- weight: 12lb
Deka ETX12 -----------CCA: 180 ---- weight: 9.4lb
Braille B106 -----------CCA: 210 ---- weight: 6lb,6oz ------------- CA: 283
Deka ETX9 -----------CCA: 120 ---- weight: 6.3lb

More info:
Braile:
Probably Deka rebadged
**no info on website on what Temp the CCA and CA test are done at...
DEKA:
Come with M6 Thread on terminals - you will need adapter to SAE automotive Terminals.
Rebadged as BigCrank, Braille and other brands // BigCrank has cheap price .
(Proved and discussed on the vwvortex there is a whole thread about it.)
Odyssey:
*MJT: Metal Jacket + Terminals.
Also the Odysseys have battery mounting brakets avaible.
Miata Battery:
Duralast rates them at 330CCA, Marathon at 320CCA, Westco at 475CCA,
make what you want of this info but personally I'm not getting a Westco Battery
Made by EastPenn Mfg.
Sold under:
Marathon MAR-8AMU1R (1Year Warranty)
Westco 12V31M (4 Year Warranty)
Duralast 8AMU1R (8Year Warranty - apparently WAS avaible at autozone)

[2010SS2SS]

Optima's blow ass! Don't waste the money...
First time they loose a charge they are almost impossible to
recharge. Had one in my Saleen which is stored and forgot to
put the trickle charger on it after a drive. 2 weeks later went out to
start the car to get in my atic and DEAD...charged it until the next morning
DEAD, took it back to Autozone the lady swapped it for an Interstate, gave me back the difference and havent had an issue
Over-Rated and Over-priced...

[FDNY-L107]

Hot Rod mag (or Car Craft) recently performed the correct procedure on restoring and correctly recovering completely dead Optima's. They succeeded every time. I can only speak to my experience with them, and to date I've purchased 6 (included a yellow top for standby of my home 1/2hp sump pump), in various cars and trucks, and never have had an issue.

Originally Posted by 2010SS2SS

Optima's blow ass! Don't waste the money...
First time they loose a charge they are almost impossible to
recharge. Had one in my Saleen which is stored and forgot to
put the trickle charger on it after a drive. 2 weeks later went out to
start the car to get in my atic and DEAD...charged it until the next morning
DEAD, took it back to Autozone the lady swapped it for an Interstate, gave me back the difference and havent had an issue
Over-Rated and Over-priced...

[NavyDood]

Originally Posted by 2010SS2SS

Optima's blow ass! Don't waste the money... First time they loose a charge they are almost impossible to
recharge. Had one in my Saleen which is stored and forgot to
put the trickle charger on it after a drive. 2 weeks later went out to
start the car to get in my atic and DEAD...charged it until the next morning DEAD.

I ran into the exact same issue in my 85 Toyota 4-Runner and 96 Z28. They performed fine when they worked, but they didn't out perform the previous regular batteries.

[2010SS2SS]

Shouldn't have to depend on reading an article from hotrod magazine or car craft for a battery to function correctly, espicially a $190.00 battery. I'll take an $75.00 one and it'll do everything they will for less.

[Crime2]

Still would like to know what Red Top would fix correctley.

[NavyDood]

There isn't an exact fitment with the Optima's by group code.

[bajamoon]

I have heard good things about oddesey, Last I heard optima was having quality issues with batteries going dead after 6 months. No optima for me.


But I would like to know what fits.

[caligrown562]

My battery guy at work is trying to figure out what odyssey fits the best then I will let you guys know.

[NavyDood]

Originally Posted by caligrown562

My battery guy at work is trying to figure out what odyssey fits the best then I will let you guys know.

Tell your battery guy there is this new invention called the internet. In less than a minute he can get all the info he needs.

For our Camaro's the correct Odyssey is PC1220. http://www.odysseybattery.com/batterysearch.asp

[Whipped416]

RED TOP suck!!!