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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Good way to drop 21lbs off your front end when your battery goes out:

I used this with my 13:1 compression 355 sbc in my camaro which had no problems what so ever turning that over. Just installed it in the z06 and it is working great. Only 15lbs in weight and easy install. Just had to drill 2 - 5/16 holes in the battery tray and slide the j-hooks through. You can pick up a universal battery holder at most parts stores. I plan to trim the j-hooks so they are not so long. Battery is an Odyssey PC680. Just thought i'd share.

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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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nice! I had one in my last car, and never had a problem with it either.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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So the battery lays on it's side? I am in need of a new battery and have been looking into lighter ones.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Is this basically a motorcycle battery?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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I have installed several Odyssey battery’s in special applications that needed a fast recovery after a severe discharge from running emergency equipment. They have held up very well, and solved a problem we had in our fleet.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Yes you can install them anyway you wish. They are basically a motorcycle battery. Hard to believe they could get the job done but they do and do it well.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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Good info. I might just do this.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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I didn't get to save quite as much weight using the Odyssey 925 but I've had it in there for over two years now without a problem. Great batteries.

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I went with the larger Odyssey PC925 as well, had it over two years and still cranking strong.

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I always had trouble connecting the posts to the GM booted wires. What did you guys use to attach? I ran a 925 and the 680 in my Z06 for a while. Currently the 680 is in my drag car and a regular cheap Walmart special is in the Z06.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Had to purchase those brass side/top mount terminals. That and just added a washer to the inside so the bolt didn't bottom out.
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Originally Posted by TurboTnZ06
I always had trouble connecting the posts to the GM booted wires. What did you guys use to attach? I ran a 925 and the 680 in my Z06 for a while. Currently the 680 is in my drag car and a regular cheap Walmart special is in the Z06.
I remember those cables being somewhat loose even though the bolt was threaded all the way, so I added a washer as well.
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Originally Posted by Stevo92z28
Yes you can install them anyway you wish.
I'd like to hammer one in to my roof and run the lines down in to the car with an attachment to my nipples then route them out to under the hood.

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Steve,
Looks good.

Where did you get it? and how much?

Dingo, you're a sick man... lol
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Steve,
Looks good.

Where did you get it? and how much?
Nevermind... google is my friend...
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Good info!

Dingo.................not sure what to tell you man.
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Dingo, you're a sick man... lol
Preaching to the choir man lol
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Can only imagine what he was doing up at 4:28 am...

Pete, i got it at summit was like $120.
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