Replacement Battery for '78
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Depends on what you want.
I go with the highest CCA I can find. Right group battery (will be the right physical size)
Don't remember which one but it should be a 34 or 78. One is side one is top post. Or you can get a side and top post.
Lead acid battery is just fine, they can leak though.
AGM/Gel more vibration resistant, very very unlikely to leak. (they can)
Cost more.
Deep cycle not something you need.
I go with the highest CCA I can find. Right group battery (will be the right physical size)
Don't remember which one but it should be a 34 or 78. One is side one is top post. Or you can get a side and top post.
Lead acid battery is just fine, they can leak though.
AGM/Gel more vibration resistant, very very unlikely to leak. (they can)
Cost more.
Deep cycle not something you need.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Justin TX
Because of my personal experience with AGM batteries I would recommend a standard battery from store of choice. Watch the warranties, some dealers are only offering a free replacement warranty for 2 or 3 years and no additional warranty. Other still offer a 3 year free replacement plus prorated up to 5 to 8 years.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
Go to Wal-Mart or Sam's Club (if you have a membership there) and purchase the size and CCA capacity called out in your Owner's Manual. It is just as good as another 'brand'; most batteries are produced by the same factory...just labeled differently. Wal-Mart's warranty is very good...and they will actually honor it, if you do have problems.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 911
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From: TN
battery
I buy Delco Professional series batteries for my three Corvettes because of the maintenance I provide they last 8 or 9 years and have replacement for several years longer than most other batteries.
Last edited by 70ZZ3 96LT4; Jan 14, 2015 at 02:28 PM.
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