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OPTIMA RED TOP

  

zoomo6 -> OPTIMA RED TOP (2/24/2007 10:15:10 PM)

MY FORD MECHANIC SAID THE BATTERYS THAT FORD PUTS IN THEIR CARS ARE CHEAP AND THEY HAVE MANY PROBLEMS. I AM GONG TO INSTALL AN OPTIMA RED TOP. ANYBODY  HAVE ANY PROBLEMS.

  
jmk3 -> RE: OPTIMA RED TOP (2/24/2007 10:28:48 PM)

If you are trying to put it in a S197 be careful, the dimensions look good but our battteries have recessed terminals, there was another post which said the hood would not close right with the optima. Optima doesn't list a fit for the S197. I put in an Interstate MTP-40R. Great battery with more power. The blanket wouldn't fit so I left it off, the Interstate is a little longer. There are 2 little adapter blocks in the battery tray that come out to accomodate the longet battery. My 06 Motorcraft had a bad cell, I had underdrive puleys so I did it myself rather that letting my dealer tell me my pullies caused the problem.

S281 E -> RE: OPTIMA RED TOP (2/24/2007 11:58:13 PM)

Always liked the optima's. Might try to fit one under my hood once the motorcraft goes.

Jonsey -> RE: OPTIMA RED TOP (2/25/2007 4:15:35 AM)

No clearance issues with mine at all. Had to modify the mount a little to accomodate the Weiand cover.

saleenstuff -> RE: OPTIMA RED TOP (2/28/2007 11:06:13 PM)

Love it, and it looks great.



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Jazzer The Cat -> RE: OPTIMA RED TOP (2/28/2007 11:19:48 PM)

I just put a Yellow Top in my '02. I don't remember what size, but had the handy additional side terms for stereo connection.

                Jaz

BTW: if CAPS signify yelling in a post, what are ITALIC CAPS.....yelling in Italian? [:D]

PolkThug -> RE: OPTIMA RED TOP (3/1/2007 12:20:36 AM)

If you want a battery that will make you faster, go with Odyssey.  These cars don't need big batteries, they have great alternators.

slammer1 -> RE: OPTIMA RED TOP (3/1/2007 4:46:56 PM)

Hey Polk: Ya ever tried 8 AA 1.5 volt Duracell coppertops hooked up in parallel for weight savings?[sm=happybounce.gif] You should be able to save at least 25#  don't ya think L.O.L.[:)]

S281 E -> RE: OPTIMA RED TOP (3/1/2007 11:19:06 PM)

A yellow top?

  

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