Battery decisions
Le Mans Master
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A lot of good information here regarding Lead Acid Batteries. It is at times a bit technical, but breaks down the differences in conventional batteries, maintenance free batteries (VRLA), AGM - Absorbed Glass Mat batteries and Gel Cell batteries.
Also, CAR AND DEEP CYCLE BATTERY FAQ 2016 a site maintained and updated by Bill Darden that answers just about any question you might have regarding batteries including who actually manufactures a particular battery you may be interested in buying.
Good luck... GUSTO
Also, CAR AND DEEP CYCLE BATTERY FAQ 2016 a site maintained and updated by Bill Darden that answers just about any question you might have regarding batteries including who actually manufactures a particular battery you may be interested in buying.
Good luck... GUSTO
Le Mans Master
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I also run a Sears DieHard Platinum group 78 paid around $200. They don't make the platinum but they still have diehard gold in the proper size and it's in the price range you were looking for $135 around here.
I've run Sears DieHard batteries in both my vettes and never had any issues.
YMMD
I've run Sears DieHard batteries in both my vettes and never had any issues.
YMMD
Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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I'm assuming that Optima is like any other product, sometimes some bad product slips through.
Melting Slicks
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With just a little looking you can find it for $243 shipped:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Electrica...All%20Products
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Electrica...All%20Products
While I have had no problems at all with the Platinum, including parking the car for a number of weeks when we had a bad winter a couple years back, I doubt the Odyssey will last twice as long as the Diehard AGM. Which it would almost have to to justify the price.
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Yeah, but I suspect I will go with the $134 from K-Mart when the time comes.
While I have had no problems at all with the Platinum, including parking the car for a number of weeks when we had a bad winter a couple years back, I doubt the Odyssey will last twice as long as the Diehard AGM. Which it would almost have to to justify the price.
While I have had no problems at all with the Platinum, including parking the car for a number of weeks when we had a bad winter a couple years back, I doubt the Odyssey will last twice as long as the Diehard AGM. Which it would almost have to to justify the price.
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Melting Slicks
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So I'm replacing my AC Delco this week. Should I go with gel battery...AGM...what is a good option? I just want something that won't potentially leak!! Also, I read somewhere that I may need an adapter or harness (along those lines) if changing to a AGM or gel based. Is that true or does it just plug right in with no additional equipment needed?
No adapters needed. Corvette's have side terminal battery cables so as long as the battery you purchase have side terminal connections you are good to go.
Team Owner
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I have the AutoCraft Platinum AGM Battery. Around $179 less 30% off with their current coupon code. Just search for Avance Auto dicount codes. Right now there is 30% off or $40 off over $100.
Melting Slicks
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i am a PESSIMIST and now you folks have me wondering about our batteries . had the 2004 about 3 years and know nothing about its battery and had the 2000 10 years and never done anything with battery . the 2000 has a red top on battery and haven't a clue what 2004 battery looks like . . . peace
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Melting Slicks
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You could put 1,000,000 miles on a C5 with lead acid batteries and never have a leak. You could walk out to the garage tomorrow and have a real mess on your hands. If the lead acid battery that was in my truck for 3 years had been in my FRC I would have been sick. It leaked and ran all over the place. Odd's are in your favor (especially with one of them being a red top) I'm just not a gambler.
Melting Slicks
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So I'm replacing my AC Delco this week. Should I go with gel battery...AGM...what is a good option? I just want something that won't potentially leak!! Also, I read somewhere that I may need an adapter or harness (along those lines) if changing to a AGM or gel based. Is that true or does it just plug right in with no additional equipment needed?
Le Mans Master
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So I'm replacing my AC Delco this week. Should I go with gel battery...AGM...what is a good option? I just want something that won't potentially leak!! Also, I read somewhere that I may need an adapter or harness (along those lines) if changing to a AGM or gel based. Is that true or does it just plug right in with no additional equipment needed?
48 Month Free Replacement
715 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)
Part # MT7-75DT
AGM (absorbed glass mat) recommended for high-accessory-load vehicles including frequent plug-in use.
Sugg Retail Price $252.95 - $280.95
I've found them on-line for $240. This is a full 48 month free replacement, not pro rated.
With just a little looking you can find it for $243 shipped:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Electrica...All%20Products
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Electrica...All%20Products
Good luck... GUSTO
Last edited by GUSTO14; Nov 17, 2016 at 11:03 AM.
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I used the Sears DieHard Platinum when I needed a battery about six years ago now. I use a battery maintainer on it in the winter months and have not had a problem to date...