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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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Which Optima Red Top Battery,75/35 or 34/78 do you recommend for a 2002, or is there a better choice. Do they both require the optional puck adapter?

I know this has been discussed before, but I can't locate the data.
Thanks for the help.

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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 05:07 PM
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I used the Group 34/78 with 800 cca. The puck adpt. holds better for the curved cells. Doug
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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What the puck is the puck adapter???
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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I used the Group 34/78 with 800 cca. The puck adpt. holds better for the curved cells. Doug

That's the one to use and make sure you puck it.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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What the puck are you talking about ? Does this cost extra ? If yes, how much HP gain can I expect with this mod ?

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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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The puck is close to about 20-30 HP; if you Puck it twice then it doubles the HP.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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I have the 75/35. That's what was recommended to me for the Vette.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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When I installed the Optima in my '99 I didn't need any Adaptors
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optima recomends 34/78
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I just installed the 34/78 in my 2000 coupe. Easy install and I didn't need an adapter.
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I just installed the 34/78 in my 2000 coupe. Easy install and I didn't need an adapter.
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Thats it then. No adaptor
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