Delco Battery or not
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Delco Battery or not
My 99 is going in for the spring tune up. It has the original 99 AC Delco Battery in it, and I think it's time for a new one. Can I stick with a new AC Delco battery in it or do I have to go for an aftermarket.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
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You can do anything you wish. Many folks here like the sealed gel-type batteries, to avoid the potential for a leaky mess.
Personally I run the Optima Red-Top 75/35 that I bought at Costco for $99. It has worked great for me, although there are some members who state they've had issues......
Personally I run the Optima Red-Top 75/35 that I bought at Costco for $99. It has worked great for me, although there are some members who state they've had issues......
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Yes it could leak.
Optima Yellow Top here ... but I heard one fizzled a while back, so no guarantee there either.
Optima Yellow Top here ... but I heard one fizzled a while back, so no guarantee there either.
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AC Delco no longer makes the absorbant gel battery. They now have the professional series. I had one put in on warranty last year and no problems so far. It can leak so I'm watching it like any other battery. I will switch to an Optima Red Top from Costco when I need to replace it.
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2 Questions:
Is this the correct model # for a 1999 Vert?
Does anyone know if Costco in Canada carries it or where I can buy it?
Personally I run the Optima Red-Top 75/35 that I bought at Costco for $99
Does anyone know if Costco in Canada carries it or where I can buy it?
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The 75/35 Red Top to which I referred will be a perfect replacement for your 99 (I have a 98). There is also a second battery - the 34/78, which is dimensionally slightly larger, but will fit.
The 75/35 is 720 cold cranking amps, the 34/78 is 800 c.c.a.
The 34/78 can be identified by having the side terminals closer together, where the 75/35 has the side terminals all the way out to the edge. Again, either one will be a direct replacement.
This is from Optima's web site....
http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...ry_search.html
CHEVROLET
Corvette
2000-1997 All
Alternative Selections:
Part Number: YEL34/78
CCA: 750
Model Name: Optima
Battery Group Size: 34DTO
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Part Number: RED34/78
CCA: 800
Model Name: Optima
Battery Group Size: 34DTO
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Part Number: RED75/35
CCA: 720
Model Name: Optima
Battery Group Size: 75DTO
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As far as where to purchase, sorry but I can't help you. If there is Costco in Canada (I didn't know that!), I would imagine they would carry it. Why not give them a call.....
The 75/35 is 720 cold cranking amps, the 34/78 is 800 c.c.a.
The 34/78 can be identified by having the side terminals closer together, where the 75/35 has the side terminals all the way out to the edge. Again, either one will be a direct replacement.
This is from Optima's web site....
http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...ry_search.html
CHEVROLET
Corvette
2000-1997 All
Alternative Selections:
Part Number: YEL34/78
CCA: 750
Model Name: Optima
Battery Group Size: 34DTO
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part Number: RED34/78
CCA: 800
Model Name: Optima
Battery Group Size: 34DTO
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part Number: RED75/35
CCA: 720
Model Name: Optima
Battery Group Size: 75DTO
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As far as where to purchase, sorry but I can't help you. If there is Costco in Canada (I didn't know that!), I would imagine they would carry it. Why not give them a call.....
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Sure you can go with the Delco. I chose to go with an Optima Red Top (34/78) and have not regretted it.
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Originally Posted by eddie44
Red Top is my choice by any gel type battery will work. Read the threads about computer damage from a leaky battery and you'll see why.
My choice as well.
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has anyone ever called optima? i called today and they told me the battery for corvettes is the 34/78. thats the one with a perfect fit..........i looking for a new battery and costco in schumburg, il. told me they dont carry the 34/78 red top? also heard it's tough getting the cables attached to the closer terminals..........what are most people using? thanks
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Originally Posted by birch64
has anyone ever called optima? i called today and they told me the battery for corvettes is the 34/78. thats the one with a perfect fit..........i looking for a new battery and costco in schumburg, il. told me they dont carry the 34/78 red top? also heard it's tough getting the cables attached to the closer terminals..........what are most people using? thanks
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