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Joe.G · 02-13-2022, 12:20 PM

Hi, I am probably going to replace my battery this season as it is still on the original, I'll put the current battery into something else and put it to use instead of tossing it. I have been researching but most of the threads are old.

I have narrowed it down to these as my top choices,
Braillebattery - B3121 - Lightweight AGM Battery $241.49 USD 6118 mount $ 20.00
Braillebattery - i34RX - Intensity Lithium battery $1,049.99 USD
ODYSSEY Performance Battery - ODP-AGM94R H7 L4 (94R-850 (LN4-H7) $307.96
ACDelco 88864542 - ACDelco Gold Automotive AGM Batteries ADO-94RAGM $166.00

Optima Red or Yellow?
I like the Braille B3121 options but the size has me a bit nervous for a weekend vehicle, I do hook car to a tender if it is going to be sitting longer then a week.

I have used Ac Delco / Interstate/Optima red and Diehard in the past.
I have a Die Hard in my truck that is at least 8 years old probably closer to 10 and it is still going strong.

I may put a Ac Delco back in it but which model? AGM Gold? 48 vs 94 Size?

Thank

Rock-It Man · 02-13-2022, 04:59 PM

A thousand bucks for a battery? OMG! Obviously worth it in elite racing, but otherwise?

I will of course recommend what I did: replace the original AC Delco with the exact same thing. The part number is in the OM.

RS/SS '10 · 02-13-2022, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

A thousand bucks for a battery? OMG! Obviously worth it in elite racing, but otherwise?

I will of course recommend what I did: replace the original AC Delco with the exact same thing. The part number is in the OM.

The same

Joe.G · 02-13-2022, 06:12 PM

I am not considering the $1000.00 Battery, I just posted their two options, I would rather stay around $200 Range. They did say they average about 15 years from the $1,000 option. I am leaning towards the AC Delco, According to GM's parts list there were 6 Different battery options, My car is covered at the moment so I am not sure which one I have.

Royal Tiger · 02-13-2022, 06:18 PM

I went with a Diehard in the original size. Huge, but I don’t even use a tender and it turns right over every spring.

FasNuf · 02-13-2022, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

I went with a Diehard in the original size. Huge, but I don’t even use a tender and it turns right over every spring.

I'm thinking the Diehard as well. AGM in the H7 size is $209 at Autozone. Seems steep, but I always had good results.

Wizard1183 · 02-13-2022, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FasNuf

I'm thinking the Diehard as well. AGM in the H7 size is $209 at Autozone. Seems steep, but I always had good results.

I bought one. Drove it 2x in 3 yrs. Cells went bad. Wouldn’t hold charge. Got a duralast. This way I got a Warranty cause I ordered the AC Delco online.

Joe.G · 02-14-2022, 05:38 AM

DO you guys recommend AMG?

NOT A 45 · 02-14-2022, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

DO you guys recommend AMG?

In the field I've found that lead acid batteries outlast the AGM batteries...but that's just been my experience. And they're less expensive!

chevy pilot · 02-14-2022, 07:10 AM

AcDelco 94R or Odyssey.

Badbubba · 02-14-2022, 10:28 AM

Been having luck with NAPA batteries. Not sure who makes them. I'm done with Interstate batteries, nothing but issues. Original Delco battery lasted about 10 years.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-14-2022, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

A thousand bucks for a battery? OMG! Obviously worth it in elite racing, but otherwise?

I will of course recommend what I did: replace the original AC Delco with the exact same thing. The part number is in the OM.

Same here too...

91Zman · 02-14-2022, 06:16 PM

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Joe.G · 02-14-2022, 08:07 PM

Probably go with AC Delco again, Summit has decent prices on them.

02-13-2022, 12:20 PM	#1
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	What battery are you guys running? Any lighter weight options? Hi, I am probably going to replace my battery this season as it is still on the original, I'll put the current battery into something else and put it to use instead of tossing it. I have been researching but most of the threads are old. I have narrowed it down to these as my top choices, Braillebattery - B3121 - Lightweight AGM Battery $241.49 USD 6118 mount $ 20.00 Braillebattery - i34RX - Intensity Lithium battery $1,049.99 USD ODYSSEY Performance Battery - ODP-AGM94R H7 L4 (94R-850 (LN4-H7) $307.96 ACDelco 88864542 - ACDelco Gold Automotive AGM Batteries ADO-94RAGM $166.00 Optima Red or Yellow? I like the Braille B3121 options but the size has me a bit nervous for a weekend vehicle, I do hook car to a tender if it is going to be sitting longer then a week. I have used Ac Delco / Interstate/Optima red and Diehard in the past. I have a Die Hard in my truck that is at least 8 years old probably closer to 10 and it is still going strong. I may put a Ac Delco back in it but which model? AGM Gold? 48 vs 94 Size? Thank __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

02-13-2022, 06:12 PM	#4
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	I am not considering the $1000.00 Battery, I just posted their two options, I would rather stay around $200 Range. They did say they average about 15 years from the $1,000 option. I am leaning towards the AC Delco, According to GM's parts list there were 6 Different battery options, My car is covered at the moment so I am not sure which one I have. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

02-14-2022, 05:38 AM	#8
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	DO you guys recommend AMG? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

02-14-2022, 10:28 AM	#11
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	Been having luck with NAPA batteries. Not sure who makes them. I'm done with Interstate batteries, nothing but issues. Original Delco battery lasted about 10 years. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

02-14-2022, 08:07 PM	#14
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Probably go with AC Delco again, Summit has decent prices on them. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

02-13-2022, 04:59 PM	#2
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	A thousand bucks for a battery? OMG! Obviously worth it in elite racing, but otherwise? I will of course recommend what I did: replace the original AC Delco with the exact same thing. The part number is in the OM.

02-13-2022, 06:18 PM	#5
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I went with a Diehard in the original size. Huge, but I don’t even use a tender and it turns right over every spring.

02-14-2022, 07:10 AM	#10
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 952	AcDelco 94R or Odyssey.

02-14-2022, 06:16 PM	#13
91Zman Drives: '13 1SS/RS IOM white stripes Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Covington,La Posts: 379 View My Garage	Original....