Time for new battery...Exide???
Apr 8, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Time for new battery...Exide???
I'm about to pull the vette out of hibernation and thought I should change the stock GM battery before it starts to leak.
Anyone have any experience with the "exide orbital extreme cycle duty"?
Apr 8, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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The Orbital is a nice battery. I have it in my Trailblazer
Apr 8, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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I've had an Exide Orbital installed for two years, no problems. The regular Orbital will handle the day to day requirements. Believe the extended cycle model you mention is good for high powered audio systems, or other options with big draw requirements.
Apr 8, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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bought my Orbital at Sams Club.
Apr 8, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
bought my Orbital at Sams Club.
Thanks for the replys.
I assume that by the picture above, there is no clearance issues with the top posts?
Apr 8, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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I suggest a gel type battery considering the location to the pcm
Apr 9, 2006 | 03:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bluvert
Thanks for the replys.
I assume that by the picture above, there is no clearance issues with the top posts?
The top posts are not an issue. There is plenty of clearance. I got one about 1 month ago.
Apr 9, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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Put in a BOSCH and its working GREAT.
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