Battery Leaking

[mike007]

What battery will fit in my 97 rt10 without any modifications that won't leak? dry cell or gell cell? I can't find any battery that will fit. Can the top posts be cut?

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

I put an Optima redtop in mine. Cost about $150, but it fit right in without having to modify the car or battery

 

[mike007]

How close are the top posts to the frame?

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

from what i remember, pretty close...maybe 0.5". I had a battery mat in there so if my old battery leaked, it wouldnt get on the frame and we had to remove the battery mat to get the Optima to fit. Since Optimas are leakfree batteries, didnt need the mat anyway

 

[SNAKE BITE]

Do not cut the posts on the battery. Optima red top fit in my 94 fine.

 

[mike007]

Ok, Thanks

 

[Kevin ACR]

I bought a Costco battery for $48.99 a few days ago, group 78-800 cca.

Pretty much identical to the Mopar one I took out (within ~.75" from top) and has side post only. My original lasted 6 years with a battery tender, this one should be good. Just can't justify double or more for the AGM style battery.

I put a Roe battery mat underneath for a couple bucks for insurance just in case.

 

[Randy]

Last time I priced the stock Mopar battery, it was in the $60 range (well, our local club has arranged a discount with a few of the local dealers). So, you might just price the stock battery, which you know will fit, and has always lasted me for at least five years in two Vipers.

 

[96 B&W GTS]

Get a Red Top, if if does not fit turn it on its side! Do not cut the posts!!!!!!it will kill the battery.