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Old Sep 14, 2024 | 11:53 AM
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What is the biggest battery you could cram into a 99 C5. I have after marketing stereo, amps and alarm.
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What is the biggest battery you could cram into a 99 C5. I have after marketing stereo, amps and alarm.
U need stronger alternator. More amp output.
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I heard the C5 alternators are very sensitive. They even recommend rebuild instead of replace because there are different versions of the alternator for the same year.
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I heard the C5 alternators are very sensitive. They even recommend rebuild instead of replace because there are different versions of the alternator for the same year.
Rebuild wont help you. Keep the original. They come a long way and they are very compatible with the chafging system. Try mecham. Brett on here sells them he guarantees then you will have no problems.
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https://www.saccitycorvette.com/Big-3.html

I wonder how this work with a bigger AGM battery
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https://www.saccitycorvette.com/Big-3.html

I wonder how this work with a bigger AGM battery
Go for it, let us now how it does??
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But what is the largest battery I could use in my car?
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But what is the largest battery I could use in my car?
I used 1000amp but it doesn't matter if the alt cant keep up with the draw. lights will still dim until the high volume is turned and accessories turned off.
If you mean physical size you have to go measure the battery and find one bigger
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But what is the largest battery I could use in my car?

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Originally Posted by Caveboy
What is the biggest battery you could cram into a 99 C5. I have after marketing stereo, amps and alarm.
From a battery perspective, I thought the yellow top optima was good for this scenario...Just a thought
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Here ya go
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

TLDR: The Antigravity Battery is the most expensive and best
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Group 78 will fit nicely. Anything bigger would require some kind of modification.
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