Need New Battery
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Need New Battery
Hey Hello to everyone!
I'm new to the forum and a new owner of a 94 RX7. I am in the process off learning the car and with one of my first days driving it around found that my battery is pretty much shot.
My question: What is the best battery to get that is safe to have behind the driver’s seat? The relocation has been done but the battery that is in there now is a cheapo Wal-Mart special.
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Derek
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I'm new to the forum and a new owner of a 94 RX7. I am in the process off learning the car and with one of my first days driving it around found that my battery is pretty much shot.
My question: What is the best battery to get that is safe to have behind the driver’s seat? The relocation has been done but the battery that is in there now is a cheapo Wal-Mart special.
Thanks
Derek
94 Mazda RX7
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You are going to want to get a dry cell battery. I currently have a red top optima and have been pretty happy with it. Its pretty large/heavy but it cranks like there is no tomorrow.
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Thanks for the replies. I called Autozone but they didn’t have a part number for the optima battery for a 94 RX7.
c00lduke you wouldn’t happen to know the part number for the battery your using?
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Derek
c00lduke you wouldn’t happen to know the part number for the battery your using?
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just take the measurements from the old battery and give it to them. there really is no true spec for a battery that has been relocated since it is not vehicle specific anymore, you put in there what fits.
also i would suggest getting a racing battery box, you really don't want that sucker exploding all over the cabin, it is rare but not something to take lightly and i have had a red top explode before on my truck, luckily the battery was still under the hood but the paint didn't like the experience much...
also i would suggest getting a racing battery box, you really don't want that sucker exploding all over the cabin, it is rare but not something to take lightly and i have had a red top explode before on my truck, luckily the battery was still under the hood but the paint didn't like the experience much...
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I belive I have a yellow top battery 51R. A friend of mine installed his behind the drivers seat "rear Bin". I installed mine under the hood and gained extra room for a larger IC
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Costco also has a 51R. It's hard to beat it for the money. Good cranking amps, it's light and small, and you can buy two or three of them for the price of an Optima.
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