Optima 8004-003-FFP RedTop Group 34/78 Starting Battery

by Optima

Product Features

• 12-Volt, 800 Cold Cranking Amps, Size: 10" x 6 7/8" x 7 13/16" tall, Weight: 38.8 pounds, Dual SAE & GM Posts
• Reserve capacity of 100 minutes for constant performance
• Optimal starting power even in bad weather
• Fifteen times more resistant to vibration for durability
• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 44 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B006QH552E
• Item model number: 8004-003-FFP
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,120 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
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Product Description

This product is packaged and shipped with extra protection to help protect your investment. Optima RedTop batteries are built to withstand the abuse from Trucks, SUVs and 4WD experience on and off-road. SPIRALCELL Technology immobilizes the internal components of the battery, enabling Optima batteries to withstand incredible amounts of vibration. Vehicles modified for better engine performance demand more from a battery. Optima batteries withstand the high underhood temperatures associated with these performance vehicles. The sealed cells make the battery spill-proof, even if you install it on its side. This prevents external gassing and leaking which can damage engine components and limit battery performance. If the battery is used in vehicles that demand extra reliability and performance, or if you just take pride in getting the best performance out of your vehicle. Optima RedTop batteries deliver the performance you demand. An Optima RedTop battery is the only battery specifically designed to take abuse. The patented SPIRALCELL Technology offers 15 times the vibration resistance and up to twice the life of ordinary batteries. Plus, the spill-proof, highly resistant to heat and cold, and can be stored for long periods without maintenance. Optima batteries deliver a higher level of power to the starter in the critical first 10 seconds of the vehicle starting cycle. The decreased internal resistance, along with the completely sealed case, is the key to Optima's unparalleled high power delivery, increased cycle life and fast recharge capability for fast recovery in short driving cycles. Optima's unique SPIRALCELL design offers the greatest technology in providing a strong and clean power source that far surpasses any of today's filled lead/acid batteries.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Failed within a year and a half, Optima refuses warranty service, August 5, 2009

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James (San Jose) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Optima Batteries 8004-003 34/78 RedTop Starting Battery (Misc.)

I bought this battery from a local Optima dealer on January 2008. It died on August 2009.

Since it comes with a three year warranty, I tried to get it serviced under the warranty by calling the Optima 1-800 number. Customer service agent was very rude and kept telling me I'd have to pay a fee in order to get my battery serviced.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cranking power!, January 14, 2009

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R. Martinie (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optima Batteries 8004-003 34/78 RedTop Starting Battery (Misc.)

Perhaps I just haven't had a new battery in a while and I've forgotten how they all work when new, but this battery seems to throw a LOT more power than I expected to the engine to start it up on even the coldest days so far this year. If this battery can perform at this level for a couple years, it'll have been the best battery I've ever bought. At this point though, expensive compared to the "el cheapo" brands you may find at walmart, but worth it knowing it's got the juice to get it done.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Optima batteries are crap!!, December 17, 2010

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P. Ellis "The best excuse for bad manners is ... (Killeen, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optima Batteries 8004-003 34/78 RedTop Starting Battery (Misc.)

I bought this battery in May 2009. It just suddenly failed Dec 2010. Just over 1 1/2 years. I originally bought the battery for my Mustang because of the early reviews and the 800 amp capacity. Perfect for my car. Now, researching why the battery died so suddenly - and quickly - I read on another site that it really is a good, powerful battery - just you have to disconnect it when you're not driving so the trickle doesn't drain the battery. The stock battery that was with my car when I bought it lasted over 3 years (plugged in the whole time.) I read enough about Optima's poor customer service and not honoring their warranty that I'm not even going to bother trying to get warranty service thru them. I checked with the local Ford dealership, a mechanic friend and a rep at Advanced Auto Parts and they all agreed that it sounded like the battery was the issue ("a short inside the battery.") In fact, after I described what happened to the Advanced Auto Parts rep and he recommended getting a new battery, I told him the problem battery was an Optima and he called across the store to another worker, "Hey, Carl! I got another customer here with your favorite battery!"

I highly recommend that anyone avoid the Optima batteries. They will give you great starting power in your car, but they appear to have a habit of dying suddenly and without warning about 18 months in. Mine was great the last time I drove, then after not driving for 2 days, I got in the car and the battery was totally dead. (And I'd gotten back at night the last time, so I'm sure the lights were off - they shine right on my garage door.)

I'd only recommend this battery to someone who just needed a battery to connect to as needed. The rest of the time, it could just sit there. Or if you live in a cold climate and are okay with changing car batteries out every year.