What is the best replacement battery???

[bad viper]

I hope it's not OEM !!!
For GTS, This will be the second replacement in 4 years.

 

[94 RT/10 Black MAMBA]

It's not just about price!!!...The OPTIMA lasts 7-9 years. It can also go as long as 1 year in storage. NO, I REPEAT, NO MAINTENANCE...Very important issues to people who don't drive the car a lot.

 

[Tom Friend]

My guess is he is talking about shelf life- when disconnected. The steady drain the PCM & stereo place upon the battery means that any battery will drain without a tender.

I replaced mine with a store-brand unit from Les Schwab- fit great, cranks over every time. 5 year warranty- that's better than the 14 months I got out of the OEM unit.

 

[Matt M PA]

I have used Douglas batteries in my Vipers. They fit right, are priced right, and have a 2 year replacement warranty. They are maintenance free too. Why take a chance of the Optima "possibly" fitting?

 

[Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder]

The battery tray to frame rail distance varies and on some cars top terminal batteries will not fit. Measure the distance between the frame and Battery tray first.

 

[Ron Jones]

OEM batteries can't be that bad. I still have the original battery in my '93.

 

[BWoodbury]

Hey Frank,

Real men don't need no stinking paper cups. We drink our Ripple straight out of the bottle!

 

[bad viper]

ok the Optima people said a #75-35 "should fit".
Has anyone used this one in a GTS?????????????

 

[94 RT/10 Black MAMBA]

I discussed this issue at length last week with the Optima Rep at the Performance Parts Expo in Louisville last week. I specifically stated that I wanted the battery for my Viper. He gave me the impression that the "one year without charging" was in the car! Anyway check out their website at:

http://www.optimabattery.com/

 

[FRANK]

As far as I am concerned...a battery is a battery. I have seen brand new Interstates go bad after 1 year...I have seen Pep Boys Batteries last 7 years. When I buy batteries, I look for price. I wouldn't spend a penny over $60 for any battery for any car.