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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Battery Question

Hi guys

quick question

can you run a 90amp diesel battery on the 7?

would that help at all to get her started?

any input would be great

Thanks!
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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doubt its going to help much. Most group 35 batteries should have plenty of cold cranking amps to turn over the rotary just fine. I would think you could turn the engine over pretty easily with 500cca, and most group 35's will have at least that. Car turning over slow?? Could just be a bad battery, or starter, i replaced my starter and most of my slow cranking problems dissapeared.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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Optima Redtop Model 34/78 12V 50 Amp hrs 800 CCA at 0 deg 980 CCA at 32 deg. 104 reserve min. Size:10x6.8x7.8 38.8 lbs. Terminals:Top Post+GM Side $137.95

It's the **** !
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVID GRIMES
Optima Redtop Model 34/78 12V 50 Amp hrs 800 CCA at 0 deg 980 CCA at 32 deg. 104 reserve min. Size:10x6.8x7.8 38.8 lbs. Terminals:Top Post+GM Side $137.95

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Yup, can't wait to get one of these. Costco actually has them now at a slightly cheaper price and they're located right across the street Going to get it set up in the rear passenger storage compartment area.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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im getting an Optima yellow top from Autozone...i think they are like 119 or something around there
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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The only negative on the Optima is that they are heavy.
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