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Aug250
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 Posted:7/18/2006 11:51 |
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I need to replce my stockers already after a year and 2 months. What should I get yellow top or red top? Also were to buy?
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Augie
2005 EX 6.0 4X4 EB, 3" DR, 33" MT ATZ's, Landyot RR, Hoodblanket, Weather stripping mod, Zoodad, MBRP, Outlook, Midland CB, more to come... |
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monsta
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Posted:7/18/2006 13:06 |
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I got red tops at Sears.
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E. Long
 
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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curtiskline
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• Tulsa, OK, USA |
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Posted:8/1/2006 14:01 |
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Great install article. I read it today, although I installed two red-top Optimas in my 01 2wd PSD Excursion yesterday. I actually modified the plastic cover on the drivers-side battery, but was unsuccessful at getting a decent fit. Isn't that plastic cover part of the cold-air intake? Could it cause any problems to just leave it off?
Thanks,
Curtis
2001 Excursion, 7.3L PSD, 2WD
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:8/1/2006 19:16 |
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| Quote: | Great install article. I read today, although I installed two red-top Optimas in my 01 2wd PS Excusion yesterday. I actually modified the plastic cover on the drivers-side battery, but was unsuccessful at getting a decent fit. Isn't that plastic cover part of the cold-air intake? Could it cause any problems to just leave it off?
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Curtis
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I did my Optimas at the same time I did the aftermarket air intake. I remember being glad that I did them both at the same time because the Optimas being significantly smaller than the stock batteries, didn't really fit at all on the driver's side in that strange plastic contraption. I personally wouldn't worry a whole lot about it but I have no data to support whether or not it'd be a bad thing. Theoretically, you're getting more air coming in the intake from the engine compartment without the box properly sealed with the OEM battery. On that note, I'm not sure that it provided the best insulation against engine heat anyway. It's only plastic. Pure speculation...
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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Dusty_Dog
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• Denver, CO, USA |
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• Registered on 8/25/2006 |
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Posted:9/1/2006 18:43 |
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I put a pair of red tops in my 2000 X PSD last year. After 8 months they started failing to start my engine even in warm weather. After three failures in two months I dumped 'um (actually I went to the Ford dealer had them check the charging system and had them remove them and replace them with Ford recommended batteries). Since then no problems. There's a reason you won't find them in the Optima battery selector for Ford 7.3 liter diesel. Optima? Never again in my PSD X.  |
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Bill Johnson
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• Rio linda, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 6/11/2002 |
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Posted:9/2/2006 10:45 |
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I've been through quite a few batteries in my truck, for stereo reasons and I haven't been all to impressed with the Optima or their warranty dept.
Co- Owner Diablo Audio Technologies
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If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out.
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