Group 31 batt in stock location?

[prepared]

Could I squeeze a Group 31 battery in the stock location? Probably have to modify the batt tray. I believe our stock batts are group 34.

34 = 10 1/4 x 6 13/16 x 7 7/8
31 = 13 x 6 13/16 x 9 7/16

The extra 2 3/4 in. length probably wouldn't be too much of a problem, but the extra 1.5" height?

[turbovanman²]

Just get the right battery!

[prepared]

Just get the right battery!

Its all about the $$

[89ShelbyGuy]

Yea simon...we are not Mr.Moneybags like you are.

And your right...its probably an extra 30 bucks for the right battery...actually..when i bought mine i bought a 50 bucks one..and the one that belongs in it was like 90-100 bucks...

Sometimes when you need something that you don't plan on, cheaper is better.

Tom

[supercrackerbox]

Get a Group 26.

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Theres a GREAT deal on Group 31's right now. I don't see it fitting due to its height. *sigh*

[Speedeuphoria]

Theres a GREAT deal on Group 31's right now. I don't see it fitting due to its height. *sigh*

Where's the deal at??

I think I can only fit a group 34 in my 03 Stratus though, have to measure

BTW its for stereo equip, as thats about as big as they get

[1966 dart wagon]

get an interstate 'blem' they have cheaper versions of there batteries, the stock size is 34 i believe, I bought one of there blems, all it is, is either a battery past its 'shelf life' or one that was defected returned to the factory but still good and or rebuilt.

Well I've had that battery for over 2 years now, let it sit in the car hooked up all winter(dont drive it) and fired right up always, no problems, cost me around 30 bucks, hell of a deal!

[prepared]

I'll be running Deka batteries. Right now I can get a blem Deka 31 for about $100. A new Deka 34 is about $250.

I'll just put two 31's in the back and not run a front battery until I find a deal on a Deka 34.

[Speedeuphoria]

what you think about these? was thinking about grabbing the 34 or a Deka if I find a deal.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=02850034000P
may even be able to squeeze a group 65 in mine??
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=02850065000P
They were just onsale for $180, but i think I can do better with a little slick deals

The 34's are online for like $151:never heard of this place though
http://www.batteryprice.com/deka-9A3...m-battery.aspx

[prepared]

what you think about these? was thinking about grabbing the 34 or a Deka if I find a deal.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=02850034000P
may even be able to squeeze a group 65 in mine??
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=02850065000P
They were just onsale for $180, but i think I can do better with a little slick deals

The 34's are online for like $151:never heard of this place though
http://www.batteryprice.com/deka-9A3...m-battery.aspx

if you just want lead acid, sears is fine. i like interstate.

check shipping on that deka. $60+ puts it over $200

[turbovanman²]

I'll be running Deka batteries. Right now I can get a blem Deka 31 for about $100. A new Deka 34 is about $250.

I'll just put two 31's in the back and not run a front battery until I find a deal on a Deka 34.

$250? Yikes.

Find a good used one, I've bought many a good used battery from the wreckers, $20, just look at them and pick the newest looking and brand name unit, see if there are any dates on them. CL you might find the Honda Optima battery for a deal, that's what I use right now.

If you want new, Sears, Walmart, Costco, Interstate.

[Speedeuphoria]

if you just want lead acid, sears is fine.

Sears Platinum is AGM

$250? Yikes.

Find a good used one, I've bought many a good used battery from the wreckers, $20, just look at them and pick the newest looking and brand name unit, see if there are any dates on them. CL you might find the Honda Optima battery for a deal, that's what I use right now.

If you want new, Sears, Walmart, Costco, Interstate.

Again we're going for AGM battries

[RoadWarrior222]

In what?

P-bodies have no spare hood clearance, might fit in a minivan, Ive got a 91 Cougar battery in mine at the moment.

[turbovanman²]

Again we're going for AGM battries

Ahh, that would explain the price.

Then go Optima, the Honda ones are around $150

[RoadWarrior222]

What I have got in is group 65, 11 13/16 inches, it barely clears the kickdown rod. Another quarter inch might squeeze in, but forget a 13 inch long batt for an auto.

[prepared]

$250? Yikes.

Find a good used one, I've bought many a good used battery from the wreckers, $20, just look at them and pick the newest looking and brand name unit, see if there are any dates on them. CL you might find the Honda Optima battery for a deal, that's what I use right now.

If you want new, Sears, Walmart, Costco, Interstate.

Not looking for "just a battery" here. Will probably have three total.

In what?

P-bodies have no spare hood clearance, might fit in a minivan, Ive got a 91 Cougar battery in mine at the moment.

Yes, P-body. Already measured. It ain't gonna fit up front.

Ahh, that would explain the price.

Then go Optima, the Honda ones are around $150

Optima.... not quite all they used to be. Personally, I've never had a problem with an Optima that was properly taken care of, but I've read plenty about problems.

What I have got in is group 65, 11 13/16 inches, it barely clears the kickdown rod. Another quarter inch might squeeze in, but forget a 13 inch long batt for an auto.

Yeah, the 31 just simply won't fit in the stock location.

[JDAWG]

Optima batteries are poop

You have the right idea, Deka Intimidator all the way, a Sears Platinum is a relabeled Odyssey, great battery also. Why not just add a second battery out back? If you have amps in there your wire is already there, dont forget the bigger alt and big 3.
A group 34 should fit no problems or a 9A78DT should too. A 9A34M has the wing nut posts so you can add wires easily without cutting factory stuff, and a 9A78DT has dual posts so you can add wires to the side posts without cutting factory stuff. I have had a Deka Intimidator 9A78DT in 3 different cars (daytona, caravan, intrepid) for about 4-5 years now and it still goes strong, about to add a 9A31 to the back.
Got my 9A31 Deka Int from here, they are sold out but they have some 34s and 9A78DTs left.
http://rebirthauto.com/absorbedglassmatagmbattery.aspx

I would get a 9A78DT up front, leave the factory wires, add all your extras to the side posts, and then 2 34s to the back, how much power are you going to be running? The place is in florida and I live in MD, shipping on the 9A31 was about $40 and its about 60lbs so that give you an idea for shipping.

[Juggy]

dont get a battery that is taller then stock

i actually slapped in a random batter into my old spirit and was wondering why the car surged sometimes and had wierd elec probs....well one day i went to open the hood and it was stuck...........the freakin battery welded itself to the hood burning a nice hole in the underside of it.......funny yet scary lol

[89FerrariShelby]

my battery is too tall, but i just got terminal connecters with plastic covers! =)

if i ever figure out how to add a battery to the back, i'll probably move that one out back and get a regular battery for under the hood.

To put batteries in the back you just run another wire from the alternator back? or can you just connect it to the front battery? i'm so confused by what i'd need to run...