Need a new battery for trunk relocation. Was told to put in the kinetic gel cell, but i was wondering if spiral grid battery would work for my application. It has 770 cold cranking amps. As of right now I have no extra subs or amps and the car is mostly stock. Please let me know what would work and if I need to have a vent

 

C'mon someone has had to have done a battery swap. This is the last thing i need to do to get my car goin for the summer

 

I'm using an Ultima Yellow Top

 

i like your box for it. Its really hard to find optima batteries in Canada tho ive been asking around local shops

 

I would think any good gel battery would do. Make sure it's one that states it is fine without venting

 

well the one i found said it was 100% sealed and ok for tight spaces but its not a gel battery its called spiral grid its kind of like coils its from canadian tire. i would cross the border to get a optima but id be worried about the warrenty

 

have you tried a boating supply store. Lots of marine applications call for enclosed spaces

 

just curious, why did you put the battery in the back? Im actually serious, not makin fun or bein a dick

 

-To avoid temperature extremes under the hood, which shortens battery life.
-Weight distribution.

 

that and also when i put in an upgraded stereo i can have a better battery and short connections

 

Barille B2015 15lb racing battery. Works great unless the car sits for extended periods of time. I use a smart charger with a quick disconnect.

 

ive looked at a few they seem to be about the same thing as the one i mentioned

 

DO you actually feel a difference in how the car starts ? Thinking of upgrading my battery to a red top before the next winter. Do you actuallly feel a difference though, i mean after all its jjust a battery.

 

I like the Odyssey 925MJT: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ODY-PC925MJT/
Not too big, not too small, juuuust right! For trunk mounting you could probably go with the straight 925 which is without the heat shield.

 

no, i dont feel any difference in how the car starts. I relocated and upgraded the battery for two reasons:

1. All of my stereo components have been upgraded and the old battery wasnt cutting it. If I took the volume to 20 the lights would start to dim. With the new battery that's no longer a problem.

2. I plan on going FI (at some point) and getting the battery out of the way gives you more room under the hood.

 

Plus it creates better air flow through the radiator and across the engine. I have pics of my relocation in my profile.

 

All you American guys can get these good batteries but if I pick one up from the states I would not have warranty.

 

Lots of places here in Canada sell Optima's!

Local speed shop in Kitchener call Marken Performance has them on the shelf with full warrenty.

 

http://www.optimabatteries.com/buy_an_optima/

optima's web site has a canada store locator

 

Well I'll have to give Marken Performance a call that's not too far from me thanks for that. I've looked quite a bit on google with not much luck. I have tried using the optima site with no success

 

Try Walmart..And I think Costco carry them too...
Or tire23 in mississauga...last time I was there, I saw some yellow and red top...

 

It seems like it's just close to me then that they aren't available. It will be worth the drive tho to go Toronto way to pick one up

 

I got my red Optima at WalMart in London, by Argyle Mall.

 

I bought the last one they had at white oaks walmart a few weeks back I finally installed it in the trunk a few hours ago.