Battery Replacement Fit for C6
I need to replace the battery in my 2005 C6 Manual. Has anyone replaced the AC Delco OEM with the Optima Red Top, and if so, did it fit properly? The shape of the Optima looks like it might be a problem. Appreciate any feedback.
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Optimas are not all they are cracked up to be.
I would stay with the ACDelco Professional grade with a 50 month, free replacement warranty. |
I haven't needed it, yet, but I've heard nothing but good things about the Optima Red 35. That's probably what I'll get when the time comes.
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I got one yesterday,Optima red Top, it seems I had a dead short in my TB harness.
Had to clean up and solder with shrink tubing the 8 wires that go to the plug for the TB. Fittment was great, and matched my Valve Covers!! |
The '05 C6 used a different post and cable location than later 'Vettes. Best try a test fit before you pay.
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I have a red top in my '08. It fit with no problem at all. :)
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Thanks for all of your input. I am now back on the road.
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is the optima lighter than stock?
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I never checked
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I was thinking about a type/size 86 from Walmart. I think it will be an acceptable battery and that's all I'm looking for. Has anybody used the generic 86?
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When it comes time to replace your battery all you need to know is, Sears. Sears Die Hard. NOTHING is better! :thumbs:
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I put a yellow 35 in my 06 to save weight.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...8/P3220006.jpg Picture is pre-headers. |
Originally Posted by timd38
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I put a yellow 35 in my 06 to save weight.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...8/P3220006.jpg Picture is pre-headers. |
Originally Posted by simplyphp
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So you did the reverse battery trickery? Is it pretty easy?
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We carry the Optima Yellow Top 34/78 for $110.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...ops-110-a.html Seth |
Originally Posted by HinsonSuperCars
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We carry the Optima Yellow Top 34/78 for $110.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...ops-110-a.html Seth |
Timing is everythiing! I just bought the Optima Yellow top 34/78 for $210.00 at a local parts shop.
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Originally Posted by SvetteC6
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Timing is everythiing! I just bought the Optima Yellow top 34/78 for $210.00 at a local parts shop.
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That Optima is heavy. I will probably pick up an Odyssey. I had one in my other car and is was great and lightweight. Here are some specs.
http://www.septechnologies.biz/index...S&Category=595 San |
My luck with AC Delco has been bad. Mine died suddenly after 3 years, which I hear is not uncommon. I could not bring myself to pay $200+ for an Optima.
I bought an Interstate battery for about $110 and its a perfect fit. I peeled the OEM AC Delco labels off the dead battery and glued them over the ugly Interstate labels so it looks stock. |
I put an Optima red top in my '05 last year, when I knew it was 3 yrs old and began to see some voltage drops. The alternator was fine. So I played it safe. I think I only paid about $145 for it at Auto Zone and there was a $25 rebate at the time.
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