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roushman90
11-30-2011, 02:29 PM
What type of battery is safe to put behind passenger seat? Dry cell? Gel? I've been searching but can't figure it out browsing on my cellphone.
cbcm2435
11-30-2011, 03:35 PM
gel cell in a battery box
RedSiBaron
11-30-2011, 04:21 PM
definitely need a battery box, and something that can be turned upside down, ie something designed for racing.
roushman90
11-30-2011, 05:26 PM
I already have a battery box in my trunk. Thanks, I'm just trying to figure out the type of battery that is "safe" behind my passenger seat.

So, I hear gel cell, I've been looking at Braille batteries & Odyssey..

Confused as to the difference between dry cell & gel cell.

Would this be fine?

But it has only 220CCA

http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Crank-ETX14-Battery.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=ComparisonShopping
jdm538
12-01-2011, 06:12 PM
optima, braille, odyssey, westco

those a few options.
jr_ss
12-01-2011, 07:40 PM
Any sealed battery will be fine... Deka makes a pretty nice and cheap option as opposed to the Braille batteries...
Def
12-01-2011, 08:34 PM
Gel cell/AGM battery is fine without a battery box. Don't use a vented one inside the cabin.
roushman90
12-01-2011, 09:02 PM
So, are some Gel Cells/AGMs vented? I was looking at the Deka ETX14
Def
12-01-2011, 09:47 PM
NO! A liquid electrolyte battery is vented. Gel cell/AGM are not vented.
codyace
12-01-2011, 09:54 PM
1. See if you can find a Deka ETX14 locally...it's cheaper, and the exact same thing
2. Listen to Def.

Edit: 3. If you do run the ETX14 ensure you have NO draw on the battery, and do not sit in the parking lot or wait long with the radio on.
roushman90
12-01-2011, 10:37 PM
1. See if you can find a Deka ETX14 locally...it's cheaper, and the exact same thing
2. Listen to Def.

Edit: 3. If you do run the ETX14 ensure you have NO draw on the battery, and do not sit in the parking lot or wait long with the radio on.

I'm already used to not being able to put any draw on the battery, I've had a line of crap battery's lol.

Thanks Def @ CodyAce, I will be getting that Deka ETX14, found it online for $65 shipped, I'll see if I can't find it locally...
Shift n Drift
12-04-2011, 05:56 AM
i have a duralast gold behind my seat
yellowcr
12-04-2011, 06:55 PM
i would do both dry cell and battery box
badass8
12-07-2011, 12:51 AM
Just something to add, my battery is in the trunk (got it that way) and giving me a shit ton of electrical problems probably from the dumbass previous owner so im trying to move it to the front.. trying to find a small efficient battery would the Deka ETX14 still be the best bet or optima or what?? message me please, don't want to flood thread since it isn't mine.