How did the prior owner get an Optima Yellow Top to fit?

[HPLouis]

Hi,
I read that Optima batteries don’t fit our cars but the prior owner got a yellow top in my car. I don’t see where he modified the car or tray to make it fit. Does anyone know how he did it?

The numbers on the battery is D34/78. I checked Optima’s site and they said they don’t make a battery for our car.

This is stock:



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[02gt87]

They do

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[DSG2003Mach1]

I ran a yellow top in my mach (same tray etc...) no issues. I think the optima came with some battery hold downs and a shim or something and that made the hold down work

 

[HPLouis]

OK, thanks. The Optima site was wrong.

 

[geoffmt]

You just need a different hold down. But I would recommend an Odyssey over optima any day


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[HPLouis]

You just need a different hold down. But I would recommend an Odyssey over optima any day


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Thanks. I’m gonna look into that.


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[CobraBob]

They do View attachment 1620457

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Wow, Joel, that engine bay looks stellar!!

 

[ccq8le]

Go Odyssey..... and it has the hold down on the side if you get the group 75/86. It's close to the same size as the OEM 58/59.

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[ninty9cobra]

Optima 35 DA fits and you use the red v shape tied down that come with tied down kit.

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[BoostedSVT03]

Yep Odyssey fits and your local parts store can get them...

Odyssey 75/86 PC1230

07-86PC1230DT 2012 Colorado 5.3

 

[hawaiiancobra]

I use a blue top
I used to big fender washers
There’s a big lip on the bottom of the battery between the round tubes on the battery
Put two big washers on each side of the middle round tube and clamp down on the washers with the battery hold down clamp ,
It is very solid and secure ,
It’s worked for me without issue for 15 years

 

[ccq8le]

Yep Odyssey fits and your local parts store can get them...

Odyssey 75/86 PC1230

07-86PC1230DT 2012 Colorado 5.3

A tip to those that buy this, make sure you get/order the top post version (It will still have side posts too)

 

[01yellercobra]

This is what I used when I ran an Optima. I had it modified to work with a standard style battery since I'm not an Optima fan anymore.

GRC Billet Hold-down for Optima Battery, GRC Performance

 

[GodStang]

...I had it modified to work with a standard style battery since I'm not an Optima fan anymore.

GRC Billet Hold-down for Optima Battery, GRC Performance

At least you can admit it... haha sorry did not like my Optima either died quicker than any other battery I had ever had.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

if the Odyssey automotive batteries are anything like their heavy duty line those things are BEASTS and will probably last a VERY long time. That'll probably be my next battery

 

[02gt87]

At least you can admit it... haha sorry did not like my Optima either died quicker than any other battery I had ever had.

I must've gotten an optima from a good batch. Mine has a production sticker of 5/13 and it's still holding extremely well. I do keep it on a tender religiously.

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[ccq8le]

I had an optima in the 90s and loved it. They have since went to Mexico and I don't think they are as good. Johnson controls (optima parent company) moved overseas just to avoid paying US taxes.

I like giving my money to made is USA when I can, and in this case the I feel the product is just better.

Plus I have had a few alternators go bad (as we all have) and I don't want to be stranded. The AGM Odyssey gives me peace of mind to get the car back home while not charging.

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[Fastback]

I need to pull the stocker out this year.

Don't want to risk it leaving me stranded.

 

[01yellercobra]

At least you can admit it... haha sorry did not like my Optima either died quicker than any other battery I had ever had.

Lol. I'm a convert. My first red top lasted around 10 years and went through three different vehicles. I bought a yellow top and it was dead in 9 months.