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how much does the 800 cca optima redtop battery weigh?

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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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how much does the 800 cca optima redtop battery weigh?

Anyone know what it weighs....optima redtop with top and side posts and 800 cold cranking amps.
Old Jun 17, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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40 lbs - Optima red-top battery (sounds heavy???)

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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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yea thats about right......I actually have an optima but just wanted to see what it weighs so I didnt have to pull mine out, well I pulled it out and it weighs 39.5 lb on a bathroom scale....the old battery I have is 34.5 lb.....Im gonna stick the old one (still working fine) in just for when I go to the strip. Thanks for that link also, some good info on weights or things.
Old Jun 17, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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if you're going to go to all that trouble why don't you just relocate the battery to the rear?
Old Jun 17, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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Originally posted by ScrmngChckn95
if you're going to go to all that trouble why don't you just relocate the battery to the rear?
You actually gain weight by relocating the battery....yea its better weight ratio, but from what ive heard its not even worth it to relocate it.
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