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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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I've searched here and don't see a post with the model number listed for the replacement Optima for a C5 Z06. Does anyone know the correct model number for the yellow top?
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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There is a link on their website to find the recommended battery for specific applications...
http://www.optimabatteries.com/home.php
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Yes... I found that site too. I am finding different sized batteries and different type numbers depending what site you look at.
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I bought my OPTIMA red top at COSTCO. I think they only carry one model of red, yellow and blue. The red top mounted in my '04 Z16 w/o any problems. It's a combination top/side mount which only required angling the top mount cables slightly.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...r011808010.jpg
They can also supply you with adapters allowing a different group size to fit within different applications.

Using their website, I found only two listed in the red top, but it didn't bring up a specific yellow top...
Part # Description
25 (9025-160) RedTop®; Battery; Group 25; Cold Crank Amps 720; Crank Amps 910; Reserve Capacity 90; Ampere Hour 44; Top Terminal; L-9 5/16 in.; W-6 13/16 in.; H-7 5/8 in.; BOXED;
25 (8025-160) RedTop®; Battery; Group 25; Cold Crank Amps 720; Crank Amps 910; Reserve Capacity 90; Ampere Hour 44; Top Terminal; L-9 5/16 in.; W-6 13/16 in.; H-7 5/8 in.; UNBOXED;
Here's their link for customer service...
http://www.optimabatteries.com/customer_service/

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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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FYI - Yellow top - 1 yr warranty
Red top - 3 yr warranty

Do not get a yellow top unless you have a very good reason.
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