Which Yellow top Optima do I need?
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Le Mans Master
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Which Yellow top Optima do I need?
For my 2000 C5
Which one?
D34 Dual Terminal Yellow Top
D34/78 Yellow Top
whats the difference?
thanks
Which one?
D34 Dual Terminal Yellow Top
D34/78 Yellow Top
whats the difference?
thanks
Le Mans Master
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Re: Which Yellow top Optima do I need? (kewlbrz)
I do not have direct answer to your question :D but the Orbital batteries sold at NAPA and Exide at Pep are the same thing, but cheaper. Exide sold licensing the rights and then saw how much money Optima was making, so started making themselves. FWIW
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Re: Which Yellow top Optima do I need? (kewlbrz)
I believe the Yellow top is a deep cycle battery.
The Red top is for automotive appilcations.
The Red top is for automotive appilcations.
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Re: Which Yellow top Optima do I need? (kewlbrz)
Mine is a Model: D34/78-950
Part #: 8014-045
I don't know the difference in the models. I think it has something to do with posts on or not on the side. Not sure, though.
[Modified by Zpilot, 12:02 AM 8/26/2001]
Part #: 8014-045
I don't know the difference in the models. I think it has something to do with posts on or not on the side. Not sure, though.
[Modified by Zpilot, 12:02 AM 8/26/2001]
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Re: Which Yellow top Optima do I need? (Zpilot)
The BCI Group for both are 34/78.The AGM-800-DT is the Red-Top and AGM-D750-DT is the marine deep cycle battery.Both batteries discharge at the same rate.The yellow top has 750CCA @ O, and the red top has 800CCA @ o.The yellow has 900 @ 32 degrees-F, Red-Top has 1000 @ 32.
The red-top has a 36 month free replacement And the Yellow has only a 12 month free replacement.Then prorate takes over.I would go with the Red unless you are going to let your car set for a year.
Hope this helps..
Bill C
The red-top has a 36 month free replacement And the Yellow has only a 12 month free replacement.Then prorate takes over.I would go with the Red unless you are going to let your car set for a year.
Hope this helps..
Bill C
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Re: Which Yellow top Optima do I need? (kewlbrz)
kewlbrz-
Get the Optima Red-Top Battery (OPT-800U). You do not need the deep cycle yellow top. Also, call Optima, wade through the recordings, and order the Optima Group 34/78 Hold-Down Puck and Cover. This puck fits the round center cell of the battery better than the straight GM puck, and the red cover looks nice.
Get the Optima Red-Top Battery (OPT-800U). You do not need the deep cycle yellow top. Also, call Optima, wade through the recordings, and order the Optima Group 34/78 Hold-Down Puck and Cover. This puck fits the round center cell of the battery better than the straight GM puck, and the red cover looks nice.
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Re: Which Yellow top Optima do I need? (kewlbrz)
Kewlbrz, check out this thread...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=126015
LAPD says the part number for the Yellow top Optima is 8014-021.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=126015
LAPD says the part number for the Yellow top Optima is 8014-021.
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Re: Which Yellow top Optima do I need? (targac5)
I got the model number and part number that I posted from the battery label. I guess it's an older one, though. I bought it for my '00 about a year ago. :p:
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Re: Which Yellow top Optima do I need? (kewlbrz)
Guys, I ended up going to Pep Boys and getting the 34/78 Red Top. 
$119 - 7.00 if you bring a core.
thanks for all the input.
[Modified by kewlbrz, 6:32 PM 8/26/2001]
$119 - 7.00 if you bring a core.
thanks for all the input.
[Modified by kewlbrz, 6:32 PM 8/26/2001]
