Coolant fan mod...question.

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This is for everybody that has wired up the cooling fans to a switch. Meaning with the ignition off you flip a switch and both cooling fans turn on. This is awsome for keeping consistant at dragracing and autocross alike. Now I did this, this afternoon and when testing found the battery to drain enough in 10mins of use to not be able to start the engine.

I need a stronger battery with more reserve capacity. I made a trip to autozone but the only optima they had was the blue top which was wayy too big for the tray. Does anybody know if they make a Optima battery that will fit our tray but not be too heavy???

[2K3 MSP]

I think they recommend the yellow one for imports, and they have some kind of a spacer for it as well. It is too short for our mounting bracket, which is why the spacer is needed. Would simply adding a second battery add too much weight for you? You could always take it out for daily driving...

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This car is heavy enough for what it is. I don't like the idea of a second battery. However the yellow top is what I have in the scamp, I measured it and it was like 2- 2 1/2" longer than the stock msp battery. I guess I'll have to put it in there and see..

[KYREDP5]

They make diffrent sizes yellowtops and redtops. Find someone that will order you one. Autozone should be able to order the correct one.

[terbow]

i have a stinger 800 one its red. it measures 5” H x 6-9/16” W x 6-7/8” D. if it fits, ill sell it to ya much cheaper than retail (i paid 200 for it) it needs a charge but its deep cycle so thats AOK

[srtchick]

i have an optima red top 75/35 is the model & it comes with the height tray & its fits just right, not too too heavy either.

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thanks for the info.

[1FASTMSP]

i just saw an ad for optima that said they were coming out with an import series battery, might want to check into that....