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2013ZL1FUN · 07-16-2021, 02:02 PM

Poster number 7, the reason is they last a long time. I had one in a car for 14 years. Get the Everstart Maxx!

GenesisCoupe · 09-15-2023, 01:49 PM

I have poor cranking on hot and going to replace my battery. I am the second owner and found that installed 100 AH battery non AGM. I am looking through the rockauto and all suggested batteries are AGM-type. Is it crytical that battery should be AGM and 80 AH ? Our car doesnt have a start-stop, I wounder why AGM is mandatory ?

Bluebagger06 · 09-15-2023, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GenesisCoupe

I have poor cranking on hot and going to replace my battery. I am the second owner and found that installed 100 AH battery non AGM. I am looking through the rockauto and all suggested batteries are AGM-type. Is it crytical that battery should be AGM and 80 AH ? Our car doesnt have a start-stop, I wounder why AGM is mandatory ?

Poor cranking when hot might not be a battery issue, many guys have added addition ground cables to help fix that problem!

Nenous1 · 09-15-2023, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy pilot

OEM Delco.

^^^ absolutely AC DELCO

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-15-2023, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluebagger06

Poor cranking when hot might not be a battery issue, many guys have added addition ground cables to help fix that problem!

Yep....^^^

Wizard1183 · 09-15-2023, 06:48 PM

I bought an AC delco AGM. it lasted a yr. Here’s the thing with batteries. Go to place that sells them frequently. That way you’re ensuring a new battery. Nothing wrong with Walmart batteries

acutron42 · 09-15-2023, 07:38 PM

Check ALL ground locations for corrosion. These cars are getting older & one bad connection will cause you fits. I went through all mine last winter when I swapped motors & some were marginal. The car can now sit for a month & crank fine.

GenesisCoupe · 09-16-2023, 12:10 AM

thank all for reply... But please advise., does car real need AGM type battery

bsn · 09-16-2023, 06:27 AM

Either will work an AGM battery won't leak acid in your trunk if it gets a crack in the case. Places like Rock Auto sell AGM because shipping a conventional lead acid battery is extremely expensive due to leak potential.

chevy pilot · 09-16-2023, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GenesisCoupe

But please advise., does car real need AGM type battery

No.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-16-2023, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GenesisCoupe

thank all for reply... But please advise., does car real need AGM type battery

No it doesn't, but if you don't ever want to go through what I experienced twice with my LA battery, and the original poster in this thread, you'll get one. I'm changing mine out for one!

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...ttery+problems

ADVMax · 09-24-2023, 02:30 PM

Interstate. I have an Interstate distribution center here that also accepts drive ins/counter sales. Sometimes they will have “blems”. These are brand new batteries with a missing or torn label, scratched case, etc. They carry less warranty but a $250 battery will be $65 bucks. I always check for a blem in the size I need first.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-24-2023, 05:55 PM

Funny this thread popped back up. I'm in the market for a new battery since my old "flooded" LA battery puked all in my trunk. I'm going to replace it with an AGM batery this time. I was looking at the AC Delco Gold AGM, the Duralast AGM, and the Diehard Platinum AGM. The only way I can get the AC Delco is through Summit Racing, and I kinda don't trust the shipping handling through UPS. They don't handle things very carefully, or I could order it through the dealership for an arm and a leg. I looked at the Walmart Everstart Maxx's AGM batteries and the were the cheapest. But I have never bought any batteries from Walmart. I see some of you have. The AC Delco from Summit is only 175 bucks, the other two are 250-260. Walmart was 179. I haven't driven the Camaro since I had the issue and took the battery out. Been researching and shopping for AGM's.. I've learned a lot about them though! Just can't make up my mind. Don't want to cheap out on one either.

chevy pilot · 09-25-2023, 01:10 AM

Never buy the cheapest.
You should buy the battery from a battery store,because they are not "already old".

07-16-2021, 02:02 PM	#15
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	Poster number 7, the reason is they last a long time. I had one in a car for 14 years. Get the Everstart Maxx! __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

09-15-2023, 06:48 PM	#20
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,232	I bought an AC delco AGM. it lasted a yr. Here’s the thing with batteries. Go to place that sells them frequently. That way you’re ensuring a new battery. Nothing wrong with Walmart batteries __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

09-15-2023, 07:38 PM	#21
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	Check ALL ground locations for corrosion. These cars are getting older & one bad connection will cause you fits. I went through all mine last winter when I swapped motors & some were marginal. The car can now sit for a month & crank fine. __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails.

09-24-2023, 05:55 PM	#27
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,449	Funny this thread popped back up. I'm in the market for a new battery since my old "flooded" LA battery puked all in my trunk. I'm going to replace it with an AGM batery this time. I was looking at the AC Delco Gold AGM, the Duralast AGM, and the Diehard Platinum AGM. The only way I can get the AC Delco is through Summit Racing, and I kinda don't trust the shipping handling through UPS. They don't handle things very carefully, or I could order it through the dealership for an arm and a leg. I looked at the Walmart Everstart Maxx's AGM batteries and the were the cheapest. But I have never bought any batteries from Walmart. I see some of you have. The AC Delco from Summit is only 175 bucks, the other two are 250-260. Walmart was 179. I haven't driven the Camaro since I had the issue and took the battery out. Been researching and shopping for AGM's.. I've learned a lot about them though! Just can't make up my mind. Don't want to cheap out on one either. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

09-15-2023, 01:49 PM	#16
GenesisCoupe Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS A/T Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Swiss, Geneva Posts: 71	I have poor cranking on hot and going to replace my battery. I am the second owner and found that installed 100 AH battery non AGM. I am looking through the rockauto and all suggested batteries are AGM-type. Is it crytical that battery should be AGM and 80 AH ? Our car doesnt have a start-stop, I wounder why AGM is mandatory ?

09-16-2023, 12:10 AM	#22
GenesisCoupe Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS A/T Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Swiss, Geneva Posts: 71	thank all for reply... But please advise., does car real need AGM type battery

09-16-2023, 06:27 AM	#23
bsn Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 302	Either will work an AGM battery won't leak acid in your trunk if it gets a crack in the case. Places like Rock Auto sell AGM because shipping a conventional lead acid battery is extremely expensive due to leak potential.

09-24-2023, 02:30 PM	#26
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	Interstate. I have an Interstate distribution center here that also accepts drive ins/counter sales. Sometimes they will have “blems”. These are brand new batteries with a missing or torn label, scratched case, etc. They carry less warranty but a $250 battery will be $65 bucks. I always check for a blem in the size I need first.

09-25-2023, 01:10 AM	#28
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 957	Never buy the cheapest. You should buy the battery from a battery store,because they are not "already old".