V10 MOJO
Enthusiast
it seems the majority feel this is the best battery. since im going to be replacing mine this week, i figured id get a more fresh heads up on opinions regarding the best battery for the viper
Optima Battery
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Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder
Enthusiast
Do a search and read the comments. Measure before you buy.
Anthony - 98 GTS
Enthusiast
I have an Optima Red Top and the comfort in knowing it matches my car (even though you can't see it). 
Diablo Joe
Enthusiast
Haha me to.
Joe
Joe
prodiver
VCA Member
What ever you do if the battery doesn't fit, don't cut the top posts off. This ruins the battery and voids the warrenty.
jimandela
Enthusiast
i just added a optima, vipertech filed down the posts a bit to make it fit.
no problems.
battery is still fine.
no problems.
battery is still fine.
Snake Bitten
Enthusiast
So said AnthonyGTS
I have an Optima Red Top and the comfort in knowing it matches my car (even though you can't see it).
OMG...You are a bigger poser than me!!! Didn't think that was possible, but there it is!!!
WESTCOAST JASON
Enthusiast
Red top here also. Although mine is in the trunk and the stock battery is still in its place. I just used a battery hold down setup and some additional cables. No more dead batteries from running all the electronics with the car off....
NCVCA
Enthusiast
Cutting the post to allow clearance has no negative effect on the batteries performance. I had to cut down the negative post to avoid contact with the frame rail. It's been over a year with no problems.
Gerald Levin
Viper Owner
What model of Optima are you guys using that you need to alter it to fit? Is there a model that slides right in?
Anthony - 98 GTS
Enthusiast
I guess I shouldn't mention the painted coolant overflow bottle and powder coated vapor canister bracket BEHIND the front facia!!OMG...You are a bigger poser than me!!! Didn't think that was possible, but there it is!!!So said AnthonyGTS
I have an Optima Red Top and the comfort in knowing it matches my car (even though you can't see it).
Chuck 98 RT/10
Enthusiast
Sears Diehard will fit.
Diablo Joe
Enthusiast
Mine fit fine.I bought it at the local Advance auto parts.The only post that would come in contact with the frame was the ground so no biggie.I actually just left the little plastic cap on the post for the heck of it.
Joe
Joe
old96er
Enthusiast
If you cut the posts too far, the battery will not work, ask me how I know. I fixed mine but I don't suggest what I did for anybody else. I am using a yellow top in a '96 GTS. As Fred said, if you check old threads you will see the problem with the battery design and cutting the posts.
