optima battery

[keane]

Hi Guys, anyone using optima, I am looking at a red top 34r, would this be ok to use on the Cob?(528ci 10-1 cr) they are a good price just now on ebay, Thanks Dave

[Clois Harlan]

Keane,

Several of the guys around here are using the Optima Batteries and I haven't heard any complaints. I personally use a 1000 cca Motorcraft Traditional Battery that has served me well.


Clois

[mike knight]

i am using an optima on my spf. i started with the red top about 2 yrs ago but for some reason it quit taking a charge. i am probably at fault as it sat discharged for a while. i replaced it with a yellow top this year and so far so good. i am running a 408w fuel injected, msd, fast engine management, electric water pump, weldon fuel pump. all of these items require lots of juice and the optima has shown no bad manners yet.

[flipper35]

My red top has been working good for years, though it needs to have a battery tender on it for the summer or it will go dead. I bought a cheap solar powered one and it hasn't given any problems.

[Bob In Ct]

They tend to do better in a "deep cycle" application. I've had the same Interstate now for 6 years with no problems. Cobras are pretty easy on batteries.

www.optimabatteries.com

Bob

[REDSC400]

I have an Optima 34R Red Top in the ERA now for 3 years. Runs solid. I put a trickle tender on it about once a month in the winter and it is at 100% in about 40 minutes. Nice battery... no acid spill or mess. Been running one in my SC400 for 6 years and it is still going solid.

[keane]

Thanks for all the replies/advice, looks like a done deal. Dave