Optima Batteries!

JCHT79 · 06-11-2006, 10:23 PM

I just had my battery die on me today. I was looking for an Optima battery, but wanted to know if any fit the Alero or if anyone made one fit in their car. Otherwise what battery would be a good solution for Northeast driving conditions.

BlackJack · 06-11-2006, 11:01 PM

I just put in an Optima red-top and it was a perfect bolt-in fit for the original battery tray (though mine's going back in the trunk again when the headers get back).

JCHT79 · 06-12-2006, 10:22 AM

Was the group size 75/35 for the battery?

BlackJack · 06-12-2006, 03:09 PM

Redog · 06-12-2006, 04:19 PM

Put mine in back in Dec

JCHT79 · 06-12-2006, 05:00 PM

Okay then, now I've got to check if my altenator needs to be replaced. I found out that my car was running solely on the battery, which means the altenator fried.

Does any one know what the estimate would be to replace the altenator?

strtrydr · 06-12-2006, 05:15 PM

^Check the 3400 Upgrades Page...160 Amp Alternator!!

I know your lazy like me so here: Alternator and you can even get it powdercoated for $25

Or if you are just looking for a cheaper fix (stock - 105 Amp) go to Autozone, Checker's, etc...

Hope this helps :P

JCHT79 · 06-12-2006, 06:31 PM

Was looking for a average fix. Thanks. I'm just riding out the extended life of my car, which has been driven hard.,