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Posted by RTornio (Member # 2289) on :

Did a bunch of searching, and i came up with the D34/78 Optima Yellowtop... but im unclear on if this will fit in the factory tray. I need to buy a new tray, cause mine is cracked, so im going to order that.. and i need a new battery as well. What is the part number everyone else is running? And will it fit with no modifications in the stock tray with the stock hold down? Thanks..

Posted by Bent70 (Member # 9694) on :

Optimas a crap....just get a diehard from sears. I've been through 3 optimas and another spiral cell in 4 yrs...not to mention all the others that have failed with family and friends.

Posted by *Als50* (Member # 6003) on :

Yellow Optima. [patriot]

Posted by moeofit32 (Member # 10393) on :

agreed my yellow top has done the job for over 2 years [patriot]

Posted by RTornio (Member # 2289) on :

Ive heard mixed reviews... i have used Yellowtops in the past and have had no issues. I have one in my Tundra right now...

What part number are you guys using? The D34/78? Pretty sure thats the correct one...

Posted by HaulinAss Motorsports (Member # 541) on :

Best optima to get for your car is NONE!. What was once a great battery, is now owned by Exide and ar junk. Any optima made the past few years is garbage with a cool looking case!

Posted by dean-93 (Member # 9401) on :

i got a red top optima thats 2 years old with a car i bought and it dies and wont start my car after 3-4 days.not to impressed.

Posted by Stangn5oh (Member # 10875) on :

I run a yellow top optima... Top and side post works perfect i use the top post for the car and the side post for my electrick fan or you can use the side for whatever toggle switches et
Idk part number till i get home

Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :

I've had nothing but problems with Optima batteries. I went to Sears and bought a DieHard and haven't had any problems even when it sits for a few months.

Posted by red5o (Member # 12651) on :

I have a yellow top haven't had no problems going on two years [burnout]

Posted by ALMOST STOCK (Member # 10085) on :

My 1st Red Top Optima only lasted 9 yrs and 7 months [Smile]

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I'm on my 2nd Red Top now and it's lasted 3 yrs without any problems. My car is never started or driven from Nov till March and both Red tops started it the first time and every time after sitting that long.
Optima Red Top .... [worship]

Posted by FOXX5.0 (Member # 9094) on :

yellow top if your running extras
red top just a better starting batt

that part number you have is correct never had a issue with my yellow top

Posted by FOXX5.0 (Member # 9094) on :

quote:
Originally posted by RTornio:
Ive heard mixed reviews... i have used Yellowtops in the past and have had no issues. I have one in my Tundra right now...

What part number are you guys using? The D34/78? Pretty sure thats the correct one...

Yeah that's the correct part number

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

I've had 4 yellow tops and one red top they all sucked just went back to conventional batt and never had a problem since

Posted by StangCity510 (Member # 11711) on :

Kirkland or nothing

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