Optima Batteries for C4
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Optima Batteries for C4
Any recommendations on Optimas for a 96 LT4? I can't find a side terminal only option for our car. The Optima I had in the car has both sets of posts. It was connected with the side posts and the top posts are simply covered with plastic caps which barely fit under a metal brace. The plastic cap actually touches the brace. There is a side post only Optima but it has circular ring under the terminal that doesn't allow our battery cables to connect properly. Has anyone tried this one by cutting the plastic ring off the battery?
I've had this 1996 LT4 for just over a year and the Redtop Optima is probably 5 or 6 years old. The previous owner had swapped it in from a different car. Anyway it doesn't want to stay fully charged. I've pulled it out and brought it to autozone to have checked and charged. First it checked Bad. Then they charged it and it tested Good but low on charge. So they charged it again. It is rated at 800 cca but only charges up to 600cca which is still better then a normal battery. However, since it keeps dieing in the car I guess its time to swap.
I've had this 1996 LT4 for just over a year and the Redtop Optima is probably 5 or 6 years old. The previous owner had swapped it in from a different car. Anyway it doesn't want to stay fully charged. I've pulled it out and brought it to autozone to have checked and charged. First it checked Bad. Then they charged it and it tested Good but low on charge. So they charged it again. It is rated at 800 cca but only charges up to 600cca which is still better then a normal battery. However, since it keeps dieing in the car I guess its time to swap.
Last edited by psd_bullitt; Mar 30, 2009 at 09:44 AM.
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Any recommendations on Optimas for a 96 LT4? I can't find a side terminal only option for our car. The Optima I had in the car has both sets of posts. It was connected with the side posts and the top posts are simply covered with plastic caps which barely fit under a metal brace. The plastic cap actually touches the brace. There is a side post only Optima but it has circular ring under the terminal that doesn't allow our battery cables to connect properly. Has anyone tried this one by cutting the plastic ring off the battery?
I've had this 1996 LT4 for just over a year and the Redtop Optima is probably 5 or 6 years old. The previous owner had swapped it in from a different car. Anyway it doesn't want to stay fully charged. I've pulled it out and brought it to autozone to have checked and charged. First it checked Bad. Then they charged it and it tested Good but low on charge. So they charged it again. It is rated at 800 cca but only charges up to 600cca which is still better then a normal battery. However, since it keeps dieing in the car I guess its time to swap.
I've had this 1996 LT4 for just over a year and the Redtop Optima is probably 5 or 6 years old. The previous owner had swapped it in from a different car. Anyway it doesn't want to stay fully charged. I've pulled it out and brought it to autozone to have checked and charged. First it checked Bad. Then they charged it and it tested Good but low on charge. So they charged it again. It is rated at 800 cca but only charges up to 600cca which is still better then a normal battery. However, since it keeps dieing in the car I guess its time to swap.
I would recommend a high end Diehard or Interstate you are better off.
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I am about to take this one back. This will be number 2 that cannot start the car after sitting for a week. No excessive draw BTW. Previous AC Delco that was 5 yrs old before it died went weeks...
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I had 3 before I got a working one. They are now and havebeen for a couple years made in Mexico. Interstate is the way to go!
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I have used the Optima red top for years on all my vetts. On the C4 just cut the hot terminal that is close to the bar with a hacksaw (obviously don't short the pos and neg when you do this).
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You probably have to call and contact them. They do make one now.
http://www.optimabatteries.com/_medi...Enthusiast.pdf
Mike
http://www.optimabatteries.com/_medi...Enthusiast.pdf
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Since you mentioned Autozone...
I use their Duralast Gold. It has a three year warranty. I can pull up to one of a Zillion Autozones in my area have them test it and replace it myself in the parking lot if I have problems.
I use their Duralast Gold. It has a three year warranty. I can pull up to one of a Zillion Autozones in my area have them test it and replace it myself in the parking lot if I have problems.
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Thanks for all the comments guys. I ended up just getting a 3yr battery from Wallyworld since they are everywhere. There are pleny of Autozones around here also but the Wallyworlds around here are open 24/7.
