battery question?
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,563
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From: Driftwood PA
I did the Wally World battery before my Orbital and it leaked. Took it back and got the NAPA Orbital.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 597
Likes: 9
From: near Newburypot MA
Sears Diehard Platinum
google it - rated the BEST - the only one to use virgin lead - pricey about $180 with the very best warranty - though a bit heavier than the comp .... has side & top terminals that makes for easy trickle charge temporary attachment .... or jumping another car (not recommended)
I got 1 & I got no issues, holds a vette charge for over 1 month sitting - (shhhhh) - but I started using a battery tender for the cold big sleep ...
there are lots of people on this forum that have have Optima's fail - do a search ...
google it - rated the BEST - the only one to use virgin lead - pricey about $180 with the very best warranty - though a bit heavier than the comp .... has side & top terminals that makes for easy trickle charge temporary attachment .... or jumping another car (not recommended)
I got 1 & I got no issues, holds a vette charge for over 1 month sitting - (shhhhh) - but I started using a battery tender for the cold big sleep ...
there are lots of people on this forum that have have Optima's fail - do a search ...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,146
Likes: 203
From: Edmonton Alberta, Canada
Go stock GM, made for car, looks great and the most reasonable priced and easiest to replace if warranty necessary!!! Why is everyone looking for something better?? Its only a battery!! Rob
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,561
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From: Oakland Ca
St. Jude Donor '09
Make sure the battery has at least a 120 RC (reserve capacity).
Watch this video if you haven't seen it yet.
AC-Delco 78-6YR/7YR
Discount prices run around $99-118. little higher on the 7YR
7-Year 50-month free replacement limited warranty
6-Year 30-month free replacement limited warranty
Watch this video if you haven't seen it yet.
AC-Delco 78-6YR/7YR
Discount prices run around $99-118. little higher on the 7YR
7-Year 50-month free replacement limited warranty
6-Year 30-month free replacement limited warranty
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,938
Likes: 498
From: Fords, NJ
Oh well, The car is a driver so we'll see just how long the Exide will last !
Last edited by SG Lou; Jan 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,421
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From: Lake Mary Florida
The video discusses the C5/C6 electrical requirements.
It's video's focus is to explain what is happening with the ECL issue, but from an electrical perspective. This explains why C5/C6 has a higher requirement then most vehicles.
It's video's focus is to explain what is happening with the ECL issue, but from an electrical perspective. This explains why C5/C6 has a higher requirement then most vehicles.
