Another Optima Yellow Top Bites the Dust
12-21-2005, 01:24 AM
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Another Optima Yellow Top Bites the Dust
I've had my 51R for only 15 months. Went to start it up tonight and it first started to turn over fine. All of a sudden, it acts like a cell went bad. Now it won't accept a charge. 
Gotta pull the blower this weekend to change the plugs anyways so I guess I get to do it all in one shot.
Gotta pull the blower this weekend to change the plugs anyways so I guess I get to do it all in one shot.
12-21-2005, 10:14 AM
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12-21-2005, 11:27 AM
#6
Cajun Gumbo Man
Nothing beats a good ole Sear Interstate battery....... 
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12-21-2005, 01:09 PM
#8
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Originally Posted by Allout
Who else makes a Glass Mat or Gell Cell battery? I want something sealed and don't want to mess with acid.
12-21-2005, 01:25 PM
#9
Adventurist.
Originally Posted by Allout
Who else makes a Glass Mat or Gell Cell battery? I want something sealed and don't want to mess with acid.
12-21-2005, 04:00 PM
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01blac:
Do you have stock in Optima ?
Do you have stock in Optima ?
12-21-2005, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by NiteQwill
Odyssey Batteries...
Optima Yellow Top 51R:
500CCA
(L X W X H) = 9-5/16" X 5-1/16" X 8-15/16"
Weight = 26lbs.
Reserve Capacity = 70
Odyssey PCT1200T
630CCA
(L X W X H) = 7-13/16" X 6-9/16" X 7-9/16"
Weight = 38.2lbs.
Reserve Capacity = 78 w/ 25amp load
Odyssey is 1.5" wider which may be an issue. I'll have to see if I can modify the Comptech Battery tray to accomodate the 6-9/16" width. Mil Spec battery is definitely a plus. I'm also surprised the the Odyssey is 12lbs heavier.
12-21-2005, 09:13 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by 01blakac
These Optima batteries arent a good as they are cracked up to be, I am probably on my 5th one in a matter of 4 years. As a matter of fact, I just replaced my red top yesterday
I had to change out the Red Top of my 300ZX last month too. I think it only had 30 months.
12-22-2005, 08:34 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by Allout
Didn't see one that would work 
Voltage 12
Reserve Capacity 120
Amp Hour 55
CCA* 740
Max Amps 3milli-ohms of Inter
Length 10.0"
Width 6.875"
Height 8"
Weight 42.5lbs
MSRP $180.00
Note: replaces BCI group sizes 24,24H,24T,27,27H,34,74,77,78
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12-22-2005, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by phipark
SVR 34 Sealed AGM Battery
Voltage 12
Reserve Capacity 120
Amp Hour 55
CCA* 740
Max Amps 3milli-ohms of Inter
Length 10.0"
Width 6.875"
Height 8"
Weight 42.5lbs
MSRP $180.00
Note: replaces BCI group sizes 24,24H,24T,27,27H,34,74,77,78
Free Shipping with this product!
Voltage 12
Reserve Capacity 120
Amp Hour 55
CCA* 740
Max Amps 3milli-ohms of Inter
Length 10.0"
Width 6.875"
Height 8"
Weight 42.5lbs
MSRP $180.00
Note: replaces BCI group sizes 24,24H,24T,27,27H,34,74,77,78
Free Shipping with this product!
12-22-2005, 03:50 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by Allout
Looks like a good battery but a bit bigger than the Odyssey. I'm going to have to modify the Comptech battery tray as it is and the additional length plus the additional width won't work. I think the Odyssey PC1200T will work with less modification to the tray.
I forgot you have a S/C.
12-22-2005, 10:15 PM
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Placed an order through West Coast Batteries. The guy convinced me to try this one:
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc925lmj.htm
It should mount in with no major modifications to the battery tray and he's sending it with battery posts. He tells me that he runs one of these in his Ford Truck. Higher Cranking amps but lower CCA than the Optima 51R. He tells me that there are a lot of guys using this battery around his shop. My jaw dropped when he told me it was for a Harley Davidson
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc925lmj.htm
It should mount in with no major modifications to the battery tray and he's sending it with battery posts. He tells me that he runs one of these in his Ford Truck. Higher Cranking amps but lower CCA than the Optima 51R. He tells me that there are a lot of guys using this battery around his shop. My jaw dropped when he told me it was for a Harley Davidson
12-22-2005, 11:06 PM
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<--- Acura 51R battery. Going strong at 30K miles
and FYI you don't need to pull the blower to remove the battery. Remove the intake plumbing, disconnect the cables and bracket, then slide the battery out towards the firewall.
and FYI you don't need to pull the blower to remove the battery. Remove the intake plumbing, disconnect the cables and bracket, then slide the battery out towards the firewall.
12-22-2005, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Allout
Placed an order through West Coast Batteries. The guy convinced me to try this one:
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc925lmj.htm
It should mount in with no major modifications to the battery tray and he's sending it with battery posts. He tells me that he runs one of these in his Ford Truck. Higher Cranking amps but lower CCA than the Optima 51R. He tells me that there are a lot of guys using this battery around his shop. My jaw dropped when he told me it was for a Harley Davidson
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc925lmj.htm
It should mount in with no major modifications to the battery tray and he's sending it with battery posts. He tells me that he runs one of these in his Ford Truck. Higher Cranking amps but lower CCA than the Optima 51R. He tells me that there are a lot of guys using this battery around his shop. My jaw dropped when he told me it was for a Harley Davidson
12-23-2005, 08:30 AM
#24
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Originally Posted by Bobbydoedoe
Cool, can't wait to see your review on this. One more question, how exactly do you conncet the cables to this battery?
12-23-2005, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
<--- Acura 51R battery. Going strong at 30K miles
and FYI you don't need to pull the blower to remove the battery. Remove the intake plumbing, disconnect the cables and bracket, then slide the battery out towards the firewall.
and FYI you don't need to pull the blower to remove the battery. Remove the intake plumbing, disconnect the cables and bracket, then slide the battery out towards the firewall.
It's actually good timing for this to happen. Going to lift out the blower and do the plugs at the same time. Also picked up a Comptech strut bar that I need to install so perfect for getting those rear plugs out.
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