Battery suggestion

[MANTI5 10+ year member]

Looking to upgrade the stock battery in my 08 civic lx as it's super weak. I've done the big 3. Not looking to run a lot of wattage, definitely under 800, so I don't need top of the line. It just needs to be reliable for the car and the modest system. I know a yellowtop d34 would fit no problem(don't want to go bigger in group size than this), but is there any others that would do the job for less money and still fit easily? Reverse terminals would be a big plus but not a deal breaker as long as I could just turn it around.

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[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Going to need the exact measurements? Without them it's just going to be a guess and I don't think you wanna ride around with your hood open cause the batts to tall.

 

[MANTI5 10+ year member]

I know it's a group size 51r, don't have the exact measurements but I'll see if I can find them.

 

[MANTI5 10+ year member]

Couldn't find the dimensions but read this: "Even if its not listed as a group 34 battery, anything close to the group 34 dimensions (approx. 10" Long X 7" Wide X 8" Tall), will work." So I guess nothing bigger than that.

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

A Kinetik HC1200. A deka9a34 would wrk. A deka9A78DT is the same as the 9a34 but has side and top terminals. The deka9A34M is the same as the other two but has top stud terminals. Batcap 2000 will fit also. The dekas are going to be the cheapest even though all the ones listed have almost the exact same specs.

 

[MANTI5 10+ year member]

Thanks, that deka looks nice. Any major chains carry them or would it be best to order online?

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

pm bad4health I do think he can get them pretty cheap.

 

[MANTI5 10+ year member]

Awesome, I really appreciate the help.

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

He has group 31's not group 34's.. I have the deka with side and top terminals and it did great, until it got drained twice and now I'm not sure where it rests, I've gotta set it on the trickle charger over night and see how much damage I did.

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

He has group 31's not group 34's.. I have the deka with side and top terminals and it did great, until it got drained twice and now I'm not sure where it rests, I've gotta set it on the trickle charger over night and see how much damage I did.

No sir, last I talked to him he could get the g34's.