optima batterys....worth it?

PonyCrazy · 01-20-2005, 05:11 AM

i was under the impression, optima batteries were used in alot of cars so at the track, the alternator could be taken off, and just chagre the optima between runs. That seems to be the only reason, besides heavy stero equipment, that you would need one. I mean, a Duralast Gold or Interstate would do the same at half the price.....i may be wrong, but thats my extent of knowledge on them.

Hozer 88GTConv · 01-20-2005, 04:44 PM

It is a luxury, I agree.
However, it does charge faster, can sit unused longer, and re-charges completely versus a standard configuration lead-acid battery.
It has been proven to last twice as long as a comparable CCA battery. It also supports high draw circuits like a full fog light/ac/stereo with underdrives and a Powermaster better than a standard battery. Standard batteries generally don't hold up as well over time and don't ever re-charge fully.
My .02

k. putman · 01-20-2005, 11:17 PM

plus, they are sealed so if the car goes dirty side up it will not leak

82 GT · 01-20-2005, 11:22 PM

How about mounting the battery on some sort of gyro device? That way, the battery will always be right side up now matter what position the car is in

LOL.....I'm just being silly.....it's late

USMC302 · 01-21-2005, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k. putman

plus, they are sealed so if the car goes dirty side up it will not leak

I wanna say that's also because it's a Gel Cell battery. I love mine.

01-20-2005, 05:11 AM	#1
PonyCrazy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rockford Posts: 4	Re: optima batterys....worth it? i was under the impression, optima batteries were used in alot of cars so at the track, the alternator could be taken off, and just chagre the optima between runs. That seems to be the only reason, besides heavy stero equipment, that you would need one. I mean, a Duralast Gold or Interstate would do the same at half the price.....i may be wrong, but thats my extent of knowledge on them. __________________ " I only got two things in this world man, and dat's my word, an my balls. And i dont break'em for nobody" -Tony Montana

01-20-2005, 04:44 PM	#2
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Re: optima batterys....worth it? It is a luxury, I agree. However, it does charge faster, can sit unused longer, and re-charges completely versus a standard configuration lead-acid battery. It has been proven to last twice as long as a comparable CCA battery. It also supports high draw circuits like a full fog light/ac/stereo with underdrives and a Powermaster better than a standard battery. Standard batteries generally don't hold up as well over time and don't ever re-charge fully. My .02 __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

01-20-2005, 11:17 PM	#3
k. putman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Homewood, AL Posts: 30	Re: optima batterys....worth it? plus, they are sealed so if the car goes dirty side up it will not leak

01-20-2005, 11:22 PM	#4
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: optima batterys....worth it? How about mounting the battery on some sort of gyro device? That way, the battery will always be right side up now matter what position the car is in LOL.....I'm just being silly.....it's late __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

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