> What's the best battery to get for a Honda Civic 98 Dx Hatchback 5 speed
> manual 1.6L engine?

This of course is my personal opinion. From what I read on consumer reports
the Megatron Interstate batteries are one of the best out there. Those
batteries also sport 500CCA's (cold cranking amps) compared to the stock
410CCA; thus, it makes cranking somewhat easier. The model for my car (94
Civic 5 speed) is a MT-51R. Should be the same for yours.
By the way, the stock battery from the dealer is pretty good. It is made by
AC Delco and the price for it is ~$51, which is very resonable for a
stealership.

- JR