What Battery to get for my 1999 LS1?
12-05-2004, 07:38 PM
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Pro Mouse, I don't have a Optima battery, when I do need a battery I don't think I'll go with the Optima unless there is absoultley no problem with the Optima fitting into the battery tray ( I've read where some guys have trimmed part of the tray ). I think you would be surprized how many guys are running around with a broken battery tray and don't even know it.
rgrizzard, 99Z28vert, this might help. http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/...y_selector.asp
rgrizzard, 99Z28vert, this might help. http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/...y_selector.asp
12-06-2004, 12:13 AM
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get a price from auto-zone and from summitt, then go down to advance auto parts and they will price match it and install it for free. Most guys at Advance are ASE certified so a battery install is no prblem for them (they do it everyday).
12-06-2004, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53
Pro Mouse, I don't have a Optima battery, when I do need a battery I don't think I'll go with the Optima unless there is absoultley no problem with the Optima fitting into the battery tray ( I've read where some guys have trimmed part of the tray ). I think you would be surprized how many guys are running around with a broken battery tray and don't even know it.
rgrizzard, 99Z28vert, this might help. http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/...y_selector.asp
rgrizzard, 99Z28vert, this might help. http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/...y_selector.asp
i dont think i would let someone at an autoparts store DROP a battery in my car if my battery box wasnt broken, or even if it is broke. i'd rather do it myself
P.S. - make SURE you know the security code on yer radio before you remove the battery.
12-06-2004, 03:25 PM
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The optima, because of it's 6pack shape, is smaller at the bottom then the top. Yes it will fit, just barely. Snug is good. The Optima is the best battery on the market right now. I wwent to a training seminar on them and watched a guy fire a riffle through it and then start his car with it sitting on it's side. No lie. They are nearly indestructible. Only time, a long time, kills an Optima.
12-06-2004, 09:18 PM
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Optima Red Top got one in mine (if you have over 1000 watt system or something that could drain a battery get a Yellow top cuz of its deep cycle design)
12-06-2004, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 02WS6Bird
Optima Red Top got one in mine (if you have over 1000 watt system or something that could drain a battery get a Yellow top cuz of its deep cycle design)
I was assuming that he didn't have a bangin' system. If you are pushing over the 1000 watt mark, especially unregulated power supplies in the amps, then definately go yellow top. The voltage will fluctuate too much for a red top.
12-06-2004, 10:02 PM
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LOL I have a Bangin' system alright,Under the Hood(Hehe)I got the Optima Red Top part number 34/78 at Murrays tonight and Waahoooooo,It fits!Dark AGE 53 it fits right in on my car width and Height is perfet,Length is a little close,I have approx a 1/4 clearance between the radiator and batt ,But it sure looks goodRed to match my catch canThe best thing is it is the battery I wanted,800 CCA with 110 reserve....Hope this helps...
Scott
Red to match my catch canThe best thing is it is the battery I wanted,800 CCA with 110 reserve....Hope this helps...Scott
12-07-2004, 02:14 AM
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I have yellow top and I would highly recommend it. The best if you go over 1000 watts on a system !!
it fits perfectly !!
it fits perfectly !!
Last edited by Javierm11; 12-07-2004 at 02:30 AM.
12-09-2004, 10:30 PM
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No Problem DARK AGE ,I am happy with this battery ,my volt gauge has never been this high even when the car was new!Like I said It fits great,there is a 1/4 inch between the battery and Radiator,But it went right into place ,no jockeying it around and also my battery tray isnt broken and I didnt have to modify it...
Scott
Scott
