as the title states, I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to the Odyssey PC680 battery. I found out about a company, Gruber Power Services, that offers a cheaper alternative to the battery, and has basically identical specs, but the problem is that I haven't been able to get a definitive part number for the correct battery. I found this cross reference chart, and need to know if my assumptions are correct before I shell out the $ for this battery. Apparently, the Odyssey and Gruber batteries are seemingly manufactured by the same company, EnerSys (or so I've read, anyway) so I'm assuming if all the specs are the same, I imagine its essentially the same battery without the "name" brand on it.

cross reference chart...
http://www.apexbattery.com/informati...ce-tables.html

also, are there any cheaper alternatives for a good battery box for this thing? a box designed like this one from PWJDM?
http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-B...P1901C662.aspx

going to be mounting the battery in the same location as pictured on passwordjdm's site as well. I can't see spending $160 on a box. It doesn't have to be a "really nice" box at all. It just needs to keep it in place. I'm going to be painting the box to match the rest of the car so its going to be pretty subtle when its done.

as always, thanks in advance.

 

hawker engergy g16ep

deka ex20 is very simliar also

 

i cant find a g16ep anywhere for less than 130, which i can get an odyssey for that price. someone on g2ic said they can be found for around 75. where can i find one at that price?

 

http://wholesalebatteriesdirect.com/...t-battery.html

is that the deka you are speaking of?

 

I just want to make a comment about dry cell batteries. If you live in a cold climate you do not want a dry cell as your primary battery. They suffer hugely from capacity loss as the temperature drops. Basically you could wind up not being able to start your car if the temperature drops into the freezing range. They are great in warm climates or as a secondary battery.

 

I live in northern VA. climate isn't too bad. the car its going in is a more of a weekend track car. by no means a daily driver anymore. so no worries, my friend. thank you, for your concern, though.

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026H3CB4/...SIN=B0026H3CB4

best deal i'm finding. and this battery WILL fit in this box, correct?
http://www.gotbatteries.com/index.ph...h&fID=30Z680A1

 

just ordered both. should be here next week