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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Since the Z06 came with a lighter battery to save weight, what is the correct replacement? ACDelco.com doesn't list a battery specific for the Z06. They offer a few different 75-size batteries, 60-series and the professional series. Any input? I'd like to stay with an ACDelco battery for stock apperance.

Edit: It's for a 2002 Z06 with side posts.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f5/br...all-pic-88158/

This link should give you a few good options. Happy hunting.

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That's nice and all, but it kind of defeats the stock look appearance idea I'm on to
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When I replaced the stock battery in my 2004 Z06, I bought the closest AC/Delco I could get from the dealer. I then removed all the decals from the original battery and put them on the new battery. As you, I want to keep the total stock look of my car.
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Originally Posted by ChrisC503Z06
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f5/br...all-pic-88158/

This link should give you a few good options. Happy hunting.

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The original battery was a glass mat style. Delco has no direct replacement. I tried to find one and was given the replacement at the dealership. It was a liquid filled battery. I returned it and bought an Optima which is a glass mat style battery. The weight was very close so that is what I have used. Do a search on the forum and you will find some other options as well.
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Nine " C " cells and always park on a hill !!!
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I just replaced my original battery and it weighed in at 37.8 lbs. I picked up an Autocraft Gold battery at Advanced Auto that weighs 25.2 lbs.
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