Good replacement battery?
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Good replacement battery?
My battery now will not keep a charge. I left the battery in my car during the cold winter and while it sat all winter long. Is there a good replacement to buy?
Thanks,
PAS
Thanks,
PAS
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Re: Good replacement battery? (theultimatep)
Let me be the first to tell you what most here believe in, the Optima red top. 
That is not what I did though, I stuck with an AC Delco, I got the AGM type to avoid possible acid leaks. Whatever you do, get a quality battery, your car will love you for it.
That is not what I did though, I stuck with an AC Delco, I got the AGM type to avoid possible acid leaks. Whatever you do, get a quality battery, your car will love you for it.
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Re: Good replacement battery? (Miaugi)
Let me be the first to tell you what most here believe in, the Optima red top.
Runs about $100 - $115 for the Redtop. The peace of mind is, however, priceless.
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Re: Good replacement battery? (theultimatep)
Thanks for the info. I called a few places that have the optima red and they tell me that it's not for the vette?
Yes, the Red Top is probably the forum's favorite aftermarket battery. However, I went with an Optima Yellow Top. You can't go wrong with either.
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Re: Good replacement battery? (theultimatep)
I replaced my DELCO with a Champion XLT (AGM Battery) size/number DT35/CHXDT35 made by Exide. Got it at SAMS Club for $90-95. It has 690 CCA, 850 CA, a 36 month free replacement and free jump-start, and a 108 month limited warranty.
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Re: Good replacement battery? (Oldvetter)
I got my Optima Red top at Costco. I've been using it since last fall.
If you want a lightweight battery, there's a decent one by Hawker/Oddysey/Genesis. It's the same battery sold under different brands. Several racers around here use it.
[Modified by leaftye, 7:08 PM 7/1/2004]
If you want a lightweight battery, there's a decent one by Hawker/Oddysey/Genesis. It's the same battery sold under different brands. Several racers around here use it.
[Modified by leaftye, 7:08 PM 7/1/2004]
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Re: Good replacement battery? (theultimatep)
I've heard good things about this battery:
http://www.odysseyfactory.com/
...much lighter and in most cases, smaller than an Optima.
http://www.odysseyfactory.com/
...much lighter and in most cases, smaller than an Optima.
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Re: Good replacement battery? (Dave68)
Optima is a great battery. My friend has one that he just cannot kill. Thats where my vote goins when mine goes dead. Hopefully awhile, since it's a relatively new AC Delco.
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Re: Good replacement battery? (theultimatep)
Thanks for the info. I called a few places that have the optima red and they tell me that it's not for the vette?
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Re: Good replacement battery? (theultimatep)
You also want to get a VDC Electronics battery minder or a
Deltran battery tender plus. You can leave either of these on the battery
when the car is not in use (especially winter) and forget about it.
This will prolong your battery life.
Deltran battery tender plus. You can leave either of these on the battery
when the car is not in use (especially winter) and forget about it.
This will prolong your battery life.
