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Old 05-12-2008, 10:59 AM   #1 (permalink)
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2nd Generation Optima Battery Yellow Top

I want to take the optima battery that I had in my Tahoe and put it in my wagon so I can start adding stereo stuff.
The battery is as follows:
CA 870
CCA 750
AH 55
RC 120
I think the battery is to big for the alternator to keep it charged but if I do the big 3 up grade with 4gauge wire added to my stock wire will this do the trick or will I need to do an alternator upgrade??
If I need to do an alternator upgrade is there one from another toyota that will work on mine that is bigger or is it a special order type deal??
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why would it be too big?? i have a red top w/o any upgrades cep for grounding wires no problems
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The only things that could be a problem are the battery size (will it fit?) and the terminals (are the top-mount, reverse or some other style?).

Optima makes a direct fit Group-35 battery for the Camry. I Red-top in my WRX (same size/type as the Camry) and it has been working great.

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Alright I was just checking because I know they make bigger batteries for bigger demand like for trucks.
I just didnt know if they stock alternator would keep it charged, I mean the CA and CCA is like 200-300 difference between the batteries
Thanks I try it and see what happens
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