Red-Top vs Excide Orbital
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Originally Posted by 50th year
Looks like checker auto sells them here in Tucson. Their web page only shows one with duel terminals. 9 x 7 x 8. Does this sound right?
Ron
Ron
I have the Optima red top in mine. It too is a Group size 78.
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From: Southwest MI
Exide Orbital, got it ! I'll find one Monday.
My Experience.
Dec 04 - Bought my 99 (~23,000 miles), if had a new Delco, but with concerns over cracking/leaking, I installed a Red top ASAP.
July 05 - Got in the car one day, Red Top Stone Dead. (I keep battery tenders on all my cars when parked BTW). Took it back to Auto Zone, they tested it and said it was shot, got a new one for free.
Today; Sept 05 - Got in the car Damn Red Top Dead Again
NO MORE Red Tops for me.
My Experience.
Dec 04 - Bought my 99 (~23,000 miles), if had a new Delco, but with concerns over cracking/leaking, I installed a Red top ASAP.
July 05 - Got in the car one day, Red Top Stone Dead. (I keep battery tenders on all my cars when parked BTW). Took it back to Auto Zone, they tested it and said it was shot, got a new one for free.
Today; Sept 05 - Got in the car Damn Red Top Dead Again
NO MORE Red Tops for me.
Last edited by 66427-450; Sep 18, 2005 at 12:09 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orland Park Illinois
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by MagRedSkull
Optima can stick their battery up their a$$.
Ditto----I wouldn't have one if you gave it to me for free. I've had three in the last 4 1/2 years. The longest an Optima has lasted for me is 24 months.
Melting Slicks
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From: Bonita CA
Originally Posted by BiggieBoy
Ditto----I wouldn't have one if you gave it to me for free. I've had three in the last 4 1/2 years. The longest an Optima has lasted for me is 24 months.
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From: Pittsford NY
Another Delco AGM battery died.
Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
There appear to be two dual terminal versions available. One is a Group size 75 and the other is a Group size 78. Try to get the ORB78DT-84 if possible. It has a higher cold cranking amp capacity (770) than the ORB75DT-84 (690). The 78 is 10 1/8" long and will fit the battery tray no problem.
I have the Optima red top in mine. It too is a Group size 78.
I have the Optima red top in mine. It too is a Group size 78.
I suppose I can not complain. The Delco AGM lasted for 4 and a half
years. As often posted here died with no warning. I was out
running errands got in the car started it and had service ABS, traction
control, and active handiling. Checked voltage on dic and did not look
normal. Managed to get it home. Got 78/84 Sam's # 38807 for $99.42.
Installed and codes are cleared and all is well.
