Morbius

I need to do a battery relocation to finish up my TII and wondering which drycell to get for the car. It has no stereo or extra lights.....hell everything is removed that doesnt need to be there. Does anyone have recommendations of Makes/Models of drycells?

Thanks
-Morbius

deadRX7Conv

It depends on how much you want to spend.
Why do you want a drycell?

Heres an overly expensive lightweight battery:
http://www.performancedistributors.com/batteries.htm

And its cheaper equal:
http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm

Morbius

Well price isnt that big of a deal. The reason I want to buy one is I thought it was recommended to run a sealed dry cell when relocated to a storage bin or inside the car? If this is not the case what should I be using?

-Morbius

schexy1

It is a myth that dry cell batteries are sealed. they have vents on them to relaese harmfull gasses just like liqued ones. The advantage is that they can be mounted in any orientation (upside down or on its side). I am not sure about race organizations but stereo competition organizations (USCA, IASCA and DB Drag require that dry cell batteries have an external vent when mounted in the trunk or passenger compartment.
I only use dry cell batteries in my cars. My personal choice is Optima. I have not done any comparisons to know which one is better, I chose them because that is what the local shops carry.
Is the car a daily driver, occasional driver or race car? If the car sits for long periods of time with out starting, or if you have removed the alternator (fo race purposes) I would get a deep cycle.

deadRX7Conv

Use any battery you want as long as it is in a vented & firmly mounted battery box.
Batteries can explode regardless of brand and type. So, if you're gonna put it behind you, make sure that it is secure and safe.

Morbius

Hmm daily driver.....not really I have done without it for over a year. I think I am going to try to find an optima tomorrow. They seem to be the most carried in my area. Its going to be a weekend car and the alternator is still on there.

-Morbius

gsxr

I am pretty sure that the ones you find at napa or kragen (local automotive parts store) are made by optima and sell for much cheaper but with a different name.

twiztedjeckel

i'm going to go with either a red top or yellow top Optima. think i'll pick one up this week. can get thrm around here brand new for about $90. not a bad deal.