Don Sweeney Optima Red Top's

[kryptonitewhite 1]

4 years ago or so I got a SWEET deal on 6 Optima Red Tops. I can't find the guy and I don't remember what company he's from. Ring any bells for anyone?

Anyway most people don't run Optima, why not? I'm assuming because more hours of sotrage can be had for less? I like the idea of dry/gel cells so that I can mount them any way I want inside the vehicle and no hydrogen gas released from charging.

Anyone know if this guy is still around? What other options should I consider?

Thanks!

Krypto

[KU40 173]

I really liked the red top I had in my old vehicle. That's all I got.

[kryptonitewhite 1]

i loved my red tops too. they're small, only "down side" I can see to them assuming less hours of storage. not many seem to run them. why not?

[KU40 173]

Probably has to do with where you're looking. People don't buy red tops for competition stereo systems. It was designed as a starter battery, and most people on these forums that are looking at a new battery want the biggest one they can put in. Plus I doubt that Optima has a forum anywhere, unlike other manufacturers, such as the one on here. You're going to hear the most about the products being supported on that particular site.

[jcarter1885 995]

It depends what you are trying to do with the batteries, what are you gonna need them for? Try taking a look at Deka Intimidator Batteries.

[kryptonitewhite 1]

no burping, but a lotta draw daily.... 4 21" maelstrom-X's off either 4 BXi2608Ds or 4 AP3500's or something. HO alt maybe in addition to the stock if I can make a bracket. 4 6.5's off a ZX850.5, 2 4" off a 350.4, 2 1" off a 200.2..... 850.4 has significvant current draw by itself.

[jcarter1885 995]

no burping, but a lotta draw daily.... 4 21" maelstrom-X's off either 4 BXi2608Ds or 4 AP3500's or something. HO alt maybe in addition to the stock if I can make a bracket. 4 6.5's off a ZX850.5, 2 4" off a 350.4, 2 1" off a 200.2..... 850.4 has significvant current draw by itself.

That HO Alternator is going to be a must and not a maybe if you plan on having all those amps in your car buddy.

[kryptonitewhite 1]

no burping, but a lotta draw daily.... 4 21" maelstrom-X's off either 4 BXi2608Ds or 4 AP3500's or something. HO alt maybe in addition to the stock if I can make a bracket. 4 6.5's off a ZX850.5, 2 4" off a 350.4, 2 1" off a 200.2..... 850.4 has significvant current draw by itself.

That HO Alternator is going to be a must and not a maybe if you plan on having all those amps in your car buddy.

\that reads I am getting a HO alt, but, I hope I can add it in addition to my stock alt, cuz yeah, heavy load for just 1 HO alt. I plan on removing the entire AC system and mounting the HO alt where the AC compressor is.

[kryptonitewhite 1]

OK, so I am overwhelmingly hearing "get deka" so what is the best for the price, not best for top dollar. I see MK and Intimidator....

[jcarter1885 995]

The only ones I have heard about are the Deka Intimidators