mikev08826

WTF??? Isn't a battery a battery? I usually pick up the Wal-Mart mod when mine goes.

What's the deal with these?

droptoppony

unless you are running alot of accessories like big stereo, radar, ipod, etc etc etc the stock replacement is fine and alot cheaper.

AJ06GT

Also, Optima makes sealed batteries that wont leak any fumes so you can relocate the battery to the trunk or something if you wanted to.

PWORLDSTANG

Doesn't Optima make different color tops? Like Red, Yellow, etc..? What's the difference?

koumiss45

They do. They have a red, yellow, and blue. The red is a high output battery, the one for your stang is the 34-78redtop. The yellow is a little cheaper and I think it is not designed to be a starting battery, the blue is a deep cycle marine battery. I have a red top in my stang utalizing the factory location, with some modifications to the stock battery box. I am going to relocate it to the trunk however. Its purpose is mainly looks in a stock application. A good idea is to go with something like an interstate, unless you are running all kinds of acc's or you are going to relocate it.

JPGT_00

What the difference is, there freaking $$$$$$$

CoolAid

I had one in my Nova once. It was a red top. Lasted less then 1 year. Got a little cold then wouldn't except a charge. I used to use Exide 840s on all my rides. I bought like 6 of those things and they never gave me even one slight problem. Now I cant find em anymore, CSK only sells Autolite now. My MotorCraft greeneye stocker is doing pretty good though, I think I'll stick with that if mine ever goes.

BADSEED

i have a yellow top the i stole from my dad's T/A.... million times better than the stock one im also have an ipod and a radar to and soon getting a kicker. woud leave the car for like an 1 hour with the stock battery and the car wouldnt start, with the yellow top left it for a week with the radar on and start up no problem

Armydad

I have a red top in my 73 vert, no fluids or fumes leaking and causing corrosion