Optima 34/78 Yellow good battery choice?

[Noisycow]

Looking at replacing the Ls battery, is the Optima 34/78 (yellow) the model I need? There are also a lot of billet braces/hold-downs on Ebay for the 34/78 - will they all fit in the L for a secure mount or is there one in particular that will work the best in our trucks. Price is not an object when it comes to a battery; want the best only.

 

[Noisycow]

Nice looking billet unit ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...&item=7945469746&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT

 

[Noisycow]

Correct battery?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7944684840&category=33574

 

[03Bolt]

Correct battery?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7944684840&category=33574

Yes, this is the correct battery. You'll also need the Ford adaptor plate which secures the battery to the base mount.

Here's another billet holder: http://www.detroitspeed.com/Group51Mount10.html

 

[4Lance]

ya i have the same one (yellow top) i love it....i had it in my sport-trac before my L. My stereo used to drop the volts all the way down even with a capacitor...then i got the yellow top and the volt gauge never moved. always starts right up quick so its worth the money if you got to buy one anyway?

 

[PearlBlue L]

yea yellow top is the way to go

 

[Noisycow]

Thanks guys! I'll go with the yellow top!

 

[Noisycow]

Having a hard time getting a straight answer from suppliers on a good choice for a mount for the battery - billet or otherwise. Does someone here know of an Optima mounting piece that will have everything I need, including an 'adaptor plate.' Thanks

 

[boostdacr]

hey ford2001svt do you have to batteries in there?

 

[ChrisNelson]

NoisyCow- I just realized that my Dad has been bidding on the billet hold down for his street rod. Probably against you. That is still a smokin deal for that thing. They are super nice.

 

[PearlBlue L]

hey ford2001svt do you have to batteries in there?

TWO...

yea two are in there, my electrical load is more then average. i take one out at the track though

 

[boostdacr]

TWO...

yea two are in there, my electrical load is more then average. i take one out at the track though

sorry i didnt even realize i did that

 

[ViciousJay]

Ford2001svt lemme see your current Engine bay from JLP man, and what air filter r u running?

 

[ViciousJay]

BTW your intercooler looked a little low there man in that pic

 

[PearlBlue L]

Ford2001svt lemme see your current Engine bay from JLP man, and what air filter r u running?

you going to the dyno saturday??? ill be there. the air filter is from razorsedge... johnny put the sock over it for me is all. its a 14" filter.

 

[Noisycow]

ChrisNelson - I'll stop bidding them, I can wait ...

HOW ABOUT AN ANSWER! lol --- does anyone know of a specific/good Optima billet or otherwise brace that will fit (holes line up) with the stock battery old spot? I am caring less and less about it looking pretty as long as the damn thing fits.

 

[nastynivek]

Having a hard time getting a straight answer from suppliers on a good choice for a mount for the battery - billet or otherwise. Does someone here know of an Optima mounting piece that will have everything I need, including an 'adaptor plate.' Thanks

Check with California Car Cover Co. They sale a really sharp billet "box" for the Optima batteries. The "box" has two mounting holes in the bottom of it. And it's a really nice looking piece of equipment. Very simple install. :beer:

 

[nastynivek]

It's www.californiacarcover.com

 

[ChrisNelson]

ChrisNelson - I'll stop bidding them, I can wait ...

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Not what I meant. I don't care whether he gets it or not! :lol:

 

[Noisycow]

That not very nice son! lol