Optima won't fit my car but I found one that does....

[94 RT/10 Black MAMBA]

Optima won\'t fit my car but I found one that does....

The Redtop's posts are 7-3/4" high. My frame is 7-1/4".

All of these Vipers are different. I guess it depends on who welded it. Not wanting to modify the car I did some research.

Here's the BEST one I found....and believe me I've looked.

Autozone - Duralast GOLD Model #78-DG ( No Top Posts)
8 year warranty
3 year FREE replacement (I like this part - They can look for this battery every 35 months FOREVER!)

1,000 Cranking Amps 800 Cold Cranking Amps
$69.99
Fits perfectly.

Here's a link:

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=C001&UserAction=performSearch&Parameters=Auto+Store%7C%7EREGULAR+PARTS+LOOK+UP%7C%7EBATTERY

 

[Jerome Sparich]

Re: Optima won\'t fit my car but I found one that does....

Did you try the Optima with it laying on its side to see if it fits?

 

[Alternative]

Re: Optima won\'t fit my car but I found one that does....

If you lay the Optima on it's side, you'll need to figure out a way to secure it properly. The top doesn't have that notch at the bottom.

 

[Robert Dyck]

Re: Optima won\'t fit my car but I found one that does....

Good report!!!!

I will look into this. Thanks for providing good and complete information.

Also, my service manager is making provisions to have the car repainted.

 

[venomblue550]

Re: Optima won\'t fit my car but I found one that does....

what's the part # on that Optima?? was it from autozone too?? because i just bought one, hope it will fit, thanks

 

[Viper Specialty]

Re: Optima won\'t fit my car but I found one that does....

To hell with Optima's. A BATTERY COMPANY they wont pitch in the $$ to make a side-post only battery doesnt deserve our business.

 

[94 RT/10 Black MAMBA]

Re: Optima won\'t fit my car but I found one that does....

I agree about the top post's issue. I was never comfortable with those top posts (even with the plastic caps installed) being that close to the frame. A little vibration and some jiggling around and the protective plastic cap wears through.

If you've ever seen what a battery can do when a positive post comes into contact with the frame you would be AMAZED! It'll melt right through the frame causing one heck of a fire.

Whatever...with the Autozone warranty I figure I've just bought my last battery.

 

[Robert Dyck]

Re: Optima won\'t fit my car but I found one that does....

Paul: I checked with Autozone.....the duralast Gold battery is NOT a sealed battery. It is just like the Mopars, the caps come off and the fluid can potentially leak??!!!

I want a battery that won't leak.....I don't trust the Mopars. Warranty may repaint, but they will put another Mopar in. I'd rather pay for a sealed battery myself before they repaint.

The Optima, which Autozone sells is a gell battery, according to the saleman. But I recall that someone here did not recommend it. So I have more research.

What a pain!!

OH..... and notice that I didn't say what a pain in the *** this time.