Optima Red Top Battery
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Drifting
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Optima Red Top Battery
I am trying to determine which one of the three I need for 2000 coupe:
CHEVROLET
Corvette
2000-1997 All
Alternative Selections:
Part Number: 3478DT
CCA: 750
Model Name: OPTIMA
Battery Group Size: 34DTO
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Part Number: DT34/78
CCA: 800
Model Name: OPTIMA
Battery Group Size: 34DTO
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Part Number: DT75
CCA: 720
Model Name: OPTIMA
Battery Group Size: 75DTO
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Thanks!
CHEVROLET
Corvette
2000-1997 All
Alternative Selections:
Part Number: 3478DT
CCA: 750
Model Name: OPTIMA
Battery Group Size: 34DTO
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Part Number: DT34/78
CCA: 800
Model Name: OPTIMA
Battery Group Size: 34DTO
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Part Number: DT75
CCA: 720
Model Name: OPTIMA
Battery Group Size: 75DTO
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Thanks!
Drifting
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From: Canton Michigan
Re: Optima Red Top Battery (sbkim)
Here's what's in my '99 vert:
RED 75/35
CA: 910
CCA: 720
RC: 90
That's all it says on the top of mine. Works great. Can't find part number anywhere on the battery.
RED 75/35
CA: 910
CCA: 720
RC: 90
That's all it says on the top of mine. Works great. Can't find part number anywhere on the battery.
Drifting
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From: Wildwood MO
Re: Optima Red Top Battery (sbkim)
I have the Optima Red Top 34/78 part #8004-003. I am not sure where you got the numbers you listed, but the part number I have is listed on the top of my battery.
[Modified by MTWallet, 5:05 PM 5/24/2003]
[Modified by MTWallet, 5:05 PM 5/24/2003]
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Drifting
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From: Chicago IL
Re: Optima Red Top Battery (MTWallet)
The numbers were provided by Optima's internal website. Autozone could not cross referece 8004-003 part number.
C5freak - I take it group 75 works just as well... I was told to go with 78.
Thanks!
[Modified by sbkim, 5:28 PM 5/24/2003]
C5freak - I take it group 75 works just as well... I was told to go with 78.
Thanks!
[Modified by sbkim, 5:28 PM 5/24/2003]
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From: Los Angeles, CA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06
Re: Optima Red Top Battery (sbkim)
sbkim,
If you email me on Tuesday, I can get you the correct part number for the red top you should be using.
Optima changed their part numbers and labels not too long ago, so I will have to check the batteries we have in stock in order to get you the new part number.
The part number that I memorized that Optima no longer uses that is for use on the C5 was: 8004-003.
Hope this kind of helps you.
Shawn
If you email me on Tuesday, I can get you the correct part number for the red top you should be using.
Optima changed their part numbers and labels not too long ago, so I will have to check the batteries we have in stock in order to get you the new part number.
The part number that I memorized that Optima no longer uses that is for use on the C5 was: 8004-003.
Hope this kind of helps you.
Shawn
Racer
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From: prattville alabama
Re: Optima Red Top Battery (MTWallet)
I have the Optima Red Top 34/78 part #8004-003. I am not sure where you got the numbers you listed, but the part number I have is listed on the top of my battery.
[Modified by MTWallet, 5:05 PM 5/24/2003]
[Modified by MTWallet, 5:05 PM 5/24/2003]
Called Optima and Verified the differnce between the 35/75 and 34/78.
They say both will work in our cars. The 34/78 is the larger battery with 800cca(cold cranking amps) and the 35/75 is the smaller battery with725cca.
The 34/78 did fit and strap down with the group 78 puck that was with the battery in my 00 Coupe.
You can buy the 35/75 on line from Optima Battery Store for 89.95, shipping and tax included.
I bought the 34/78 from AutoZone and it was $119.95 plus tax and core.
Had no choice, the factory Delco did it's number on my wiring harness and vacumun hose or line this week and I needed a new one to take to the dealer. I did not want to chance another Delco. Thank goodness the PCM was ok. Oh and the damage was over $500.00, all under warranty.
Hope this helps and sorry this is so long. :nonod: :nonod: :flag
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Burning Brakes
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From: Ohio
Re: Optima Red Top Battery (sbkim)
Go with the yellow top. I sent them a e-mail last week and they recomend a yellow top if your car is not a daily driver. Mine sits for a couple of weeks at a time in the summer. In the winter it may sit for 3 to 4 weeks. They told me that recharging would kill a red top.
The Big Dog :cheers:
The Big Dog :cheers:
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From: Marstons Mills MA
Re: Optima Red Top Battery (TheBigDog)
I sprung for the 75/35 RT today at Auto Zone. It doesn't fill the battery tray left to right. I tightened it down in the middle...should I be concerned?
Also...I purchased new side connecting bolts since I know mine are rounded at the head!.....I can't get the old ones out of the cables! What is the trick here?.. anyone know what I am talking about? :confused:
Also...I purchased new side connecting bolts since I know mine are rounded at the head!.....I can't get the old ones out of the cables! What is the trick here?.. anyone know what I am talking about? :confused:
Drifting
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From: paradise valley az. us
Re: Optima Red Top Battery (CapeCodCoupe)
Here in AZ. they should lease batteries rather than selling them,there all dead except the redtop.Most of my cars are 8.5-9.2:1 CR so no great cranking power is neede.Any how I think this box of jel specially in my trunk away from under hood heat will go the distance,Dave S.
Drifting
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From: Wildwood MO
Re: Optima Red Top Battery (CapeCodCoupe)
Also...I purchased new side connecting bolts since I know mine are rounded at the head!.....I can't get the old ones out of the cables! What is the trick here?.. anyone know what I am talking about? :confused:
