Red Vamp

I need a new batery for my 99 FRC. Interstate, AC Delco, Sears Die Hard, Gell Cells? Which should I buy?

ZeeOSix

AC Delco Professional series. Each one is leak tested. Don't get an Optima unless you drive almost daily or put a battery tender on it all the time.

Red Vamp

I currently have an Optima Red series that is almost 9 years old...kept an auto trickle charger on it all those years...that's why it still works.

LoneStarFRC

You'll now be happy to learn then, that Optima now only offers 3yr TOTAL warranty on their batteries, period. NO pro-rating, etc, just 3 years. That's it.

I would recommend Die-Hard Platinum 34/78DT dual terminal, model number 50090 (formerly called "P4") or Delco.

feeder82

it doesnt matter brand wise most batteries are made by one company Johnson Controls and branded by whomever. I use agm type they are less likely to leak

LoneStarFRC

Die Hard Platinums are not made by JC.

ZeeOSix

Yes, "less likey" ... but not impossible.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...a-red-top.html

ZeeOSix

AC Delco Professional battery info.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...l-battery.html

ZigZag

Easterns have always been good, but the ugly yellow/green look had me opt for a battery cover tray.

kennedy759

I have autozone Duralast gold in all my vehicles and have had good luck, and previous owner put one in my 97, will see how it lasts.

Bill Curlee

I drank the coolaid once on my 02 ZO6 and spent more than twice as much for a battery as I should have when I purchased an OPTIMA Red Top.

I replaced it with an Autozone Duralast and it has performed 100% perfect. Couldnt see spending that much money for a battery again! The AC Delco Professional battery is another great battery but its a little more on the pricer side!

The MOST IMPORTANT thing that you have to consider when you purchase a battery is getting one that has the same or hopefully more "RESERVE CAPACITY" than the OEM battery.

Your car constantly draws 20-25 milliamps from the battery when it turned off. If you get a battery with LESS reserve capacity, it will not be able to sit for long periods of time without depleting the battery.

Let us know what you decide. Remember, clean your battery cable ends and properly TORQUE the terminal bolts to 11 ft/lbs for proper battery operation. (97 - 2003 C5 specs)

racebum

costco sells the same battery as sears, autozone and the rest

they just charge you less