2MuchRiceMakesMeSick

I found out...the red tops are the lightest. I now have one in my car. No way im having a AC/Delco in there

93octane

My Delco tooka dump as well. The paint is peeling off under the hood where the acid leaked. I went with an Optima SEALED battery. No more leaks.

Phoenix 5.7

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Firehawk526

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Ditto.....oops, I have my Delco spare sittin' in the back room, and guess I'd better check for leaks

FOR SALE (no leaks)

billybob

yea, i just took my 02 t/a in to the dealer. the battery is starting to die and i only have 13500 miles on mine, no leaks. what other battery would be good. i dont need a optima or some other expensive battery, i just need it to start.

Firehawk526

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Those AC/Delco batteries are weird, as my 96 Bird went 4-1/2 years w/no problems, but my 94 Bird battery went up in 2 years............go figure!

2MuchRiceMakesMeSick

I guess any battery will do then. I use optima cause it lasts forever, its sealed, and its light. I think my old optima was still good after almost 4 years of use.


Im just now finding humor in the title of this thread

Tiger2o69

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I thought optima's was heavier.

2MuchRiceMakesMeSick

According to the manufactures web site my red top weights 33.1 lbs. I dont know the exact weight of a stocker but im almost positive its around 40lbs

2001FireBird

If you're running a system, such as a stealth box and components all around, I was told that I should upgrade alt and batt. I'm still using the Delco batt, but I'm pretty certain to get a optima. Should it be a red top or yellow top that'll perform best?

Firehawk526

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Battery first, then alt IF required.....depends on current draw, which is determined by your system. Take the cheapest route out first IMO

2MuchRiceMakesMeSick

Get a yellow top, they have more capacity.

Next step would be to get a cap. 1F for every 1000 watts. make the + wire as close to the amp as possible.

The last step I would take (not really needed in your application) is upgrade/new altenator.

2001FireBird

Thanks for the advice