kolsen911

Do I need to look for anything special when replacing the battery in a big block?

Kent in the Hemi/Vette

phil2302

I would say if the one you are replacing is dimensionally compatible ie. fits well, pos and neg terminals are well placed left right etc. for easy connection to your present cable length and the CCA's were sufficient dont overthink it and buy one as exactly the same as possible.

DansYellow66

If you are like some of us - look for a good back brace. Strap it on.

don lemelin

Just replaced mine (327) if your old battery doesn't have a strap find a big pair of channel locks to grab a terminal in order to lift and twist out.

Frankie the Fink

I do. If not, have your chiropractor on speed dial....
As for the macho, "channel locks on the terminal type" -- you have my admiration but not my emulation...

MikeM

If yer built like a termite, get a couple handfuls of wheel weights and put them in yer back pocket. That'll help hold yer feet on the ground when you go over the fender.

Drothgeb

Ya know they make lifting straps that hook over the terminals.

MikeM

You can get a better angle with the channel locks.

kolsen911

If you didn't know my Hemi/Vette is stuffed with Chrysler stuff. They had moved the battery behind the drivers seat in the storage area. If it where me I would have put it behind the pass seat for better balance. I may do that later.