Outgassing from conventional batteries have corroded my battery tray, inner fender and frame. The corrosion appears to be superficial at this point, but it needs to be addressed. I used a battery mat and and plastic grid tray, but acid is still damaging the area. This is my 3rd battery tray, although the car is a 1974, but I think it's time to step up to an Optima red top or Exide Orbital. They are comparably priced and warrantied, but does anyone have a preference and why? They next question, should I also step up to the larger 78 series vs the smaller 75 series? P.S. What is the best thing to neutralize the battery acid that is wreaking havoc, until I switch batteries?

On occasion my van bucks for about 15 seconds at about 50 - 60mph after driving a few miles from a cold start. After that, it's OK for the rest of the day. Any ideas?......................Thanks