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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Battery size question

Hi,
I'm trying to find replacement batteries for my 1992. I was looking at the Optima, but I haven't seen a group size of 65 listed anywhere. I seem to remember seeing something here about a change to how the sizes are identified. If that's the case, can anyone tell me what the new size is that I need?
The optima site doesn't show a 7.3 as an option for 92, and none of the batteries listed show a size of 65.
Any help or other suggestions on batteries would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Eric
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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I put group 31's in my truck. The bat box needed very little work to put them in. I use 1000 cca.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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I think the Optima red tops are a group 24, and they are made to adapt to many different applications. So you won't necessarily use a group 65.
I have Interstate group 65's (1000 CCA) in mine. Found that the performance is comparable to the Optimas and I was offered the same warranty.

Jason
 
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