i got ahold of a red top optima with 910CA and 710CCA will this batt be ok to run on my 82 ive upgraded the alt. if that helps

 

yes i have one in my car

 

It is very encouraged to run in your car. I've got one and love it to death

 

Whats the difference in owning a red top over just a general battery?

EDIT: I know for better CCA's and whatnot.

 

^^^Basically you should never have to replace or recharge it. It also has an assload of amps for anyone who has alot of audio equipment or lighting

 

What have people heard about this one?
http://www.businessvision.net/edge/M...&CategoryID=83

 

I had an optima red top, and it was a great battery for a while. My local Murray's just stopped carrying them because they were so hit and miss. Mine died after only about 10 starts. I have another sealed, spiral cell, deep cycle battery in there now, and so far it's held up to the abuse.

 

It has about half the cold cranking amps of the Optima (bad), but it's much smaller, too (good). Don't know about the longevity. Optimas have a very good reputation for vibration resistance and shelf life. We used them in the Air Force for ground support equipment since some of it would sit idle for a long time between starts. The Optimas were very good.

 

I have one in my 85 GSL with 2 kicker cvr 2amp and no problems.Its been a little over a year and its still running like a champ.

 

Our vehicles for the stock system do not require alot of cranking amps.

When you start adding large stereo amps and other aftermarket accessories or tend to leave your key on with the engine shut off while listening to the stereo. That is where the extra cranking amps or actually reserve capacity comes in handy.
The biggest key is the output of the alternator. If you upgrade to large draw stereo systems or aftermarket electric fans then you also need to increase the output ability of your alternator.
You can have the biggest baddest battery there is but if the alternator does not have the capability to recharge the used amps adequately, the whole system will fail including the burning up of the alternator.