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Feb 6, 2005 | 09:38 PM

RJP51

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Optima red top battery

Which Optima red top is the correct one for a 97 C5. They have 5 different 12 volt red top models
Thanks,
Rob

Feb 6, 2005 | 09:50 PM

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75-35........ and use your original hold down bracket, it'll fit perfect

Feb 6, 2005 | 10:36 PM

wwashing

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The 34/78. Higher capacity than the 75/25. It should come with a new hold down block for GM, Chryslet, or Ford cars. Most use the stock block with no problem.

It looks better than the 75/25 too.

Feb 7, 2005 | 01:02 AM

1KLRTOY

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Which Optima red top is the correct one for a 97 C5. They have 5 different 12 volt red top models
Thanks,
Rob

COSTCO- 75-35-$99.95

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Feb 7, 2005 | 11:57 AM

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75-35........ and use your original hold down bracket, it'll fit perfect

Thats what I went with. Fits nice.

Feb 7, 2005 | 12:20 PM

rapid robert

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:I agree: Fits perfect

Feb 7, 2005 | 12:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wwashing

The 34/78. Higher capacity than the 75/25. It should come with a new hold down block for GM, Chryslet, or Ford cars. Most use the stock block with no problem.

It looks better than the 75/25 too.

34/78 in my 97 - fits like a glove...

Feb 7, 2005 | 03:42 PM

RoHo

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I have a 34/78 also & like ptdummer said, fit's like a glove and both of the cables reach the new posts, be sure you get the correct hold down for the Optima, it's the one that fits between the cylinders

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Feb 7, 2005 | 09:32 PM

VetteDawg

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I'm replacing my positive battery terminal.
I had to cut off about 1/2 inch of wire.
Which one (75/35 or 38/74) is the shortest (requires the least battery lead wire)?

Feb 9, 2005 | 09:56 PM

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RJP51

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34/78

Thanks guys,
I bought a 34/78 and it fits like a glove with the factory holdown.
$124.95 at Batteries Plus.

Rob

Feb 9, 2005 | 10:41 PM

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Did I mention they have covers too?
Available from Optima (thru dealers) plastic colored ones:
Red 15029655
Blue 15029679
Yellow 15029662

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