Optima Batteries

Hey guys!! I think my ACDelco battery is nearing it's service life end and I am considering a new Optima battery. My fater's 1966 Bronco has a blue top Optima that was in it when he bought it a couple of years ago...BUT I think the Yellow top would probably be better for my Jeep. What do you guys think?

I don't have a winch so that's not a problem. I have a stereo and some Hella fog lamps but nothing else really accessories wise. I have a ACDelco 160 amp alternator onboard also.

Your input would be appreciated. Also which Optima model batteries do you use?

Brian

 

Try a search on "Optima" or "battery". There's been some discussion on this lately. Here's one of the threads.

http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7477&highlight=optima

 

I've been running a red top for a couple of years and like it. I have a winch, but haven't had to use it yet. The yellow top is fine, but if you're not going to do heavy winching or something else that will drain your battery, I'd go for a red top.

 

I run dual Optima red tops with the Painless wiring dual battery kit. I haven't used them much but am really happy with how it all came out.

 

Red top will be fine with no winch.

 

Got it! Thanks for the input guys. I will probably go with the red top battery as I do not have any plans to add a winch anythime soon.