Battery died. Any suggestions on replacement Battery. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GeneRoss · 07-14-2021, 07:06 PM

My battery died. Generator in my building kicked on a few weeks ago due to hot weather overloading the grid in NYC. Tripped the circuit breakers going on emergency power causing my trickle charger to stop working. I haven't had time to drive the car. Went to try to go for a drive recently and its completely dead. Tried charging, starter just clicks and the battery drains instantly after I remove the boost from my Equus. I know slow starting and battery drain is an issue with these cars.

Any good replacement battery recommendations? I also read up the the poor ground from the factory will be purchasing a better ground cable.

HoodCheck · 07-14-2021, 07:11 PM

i got the yellow top optima AGM battery (H6). Heavier than the stock battery...BUT, it doesnt help with the hot start or battery drain issues. I think the AC Delco AGM is about the same weight as the optima too (I have one of those in the garage as well lol).

Silveradoss573 · 07-14-2021, 08:55 PM

I went with a odessey a couple months back.

frankwjr · 07-14-2021, 09:45 PM

just make sure it's an AGM model...

morepowerjoe · 07-15-2021, 04:25 AM

I've been using Duralast gold from autozone for about 20 years and haven't had any problems with them. Their basically a die hard battery.

0stones0 · 07-15-2021, 05:14 AM

Duracell Ultra Gold. 3 year warranty, no problems.

102SS · 07-15-2021, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by frankwjr

just make sure it's an AGM model...

I agree.

My stocker was still good but I replaced it last year with one that looks like the one pictured above.

pzero · 07-15-2021, 08:40 AM

I've been a Duralast fan for a long time but changed batteries brands on all my cars. Duralast let me down several times with my other cars. They say Duralast is same as DieHard, but I think they went to a cheaper manufacture. If you're going to get DieHard might as well get a original one. Good luck mate!

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...Platinum%20AGM

PS make sure it's AGM

Coupon Code 20% off. EM20HOT

I order online get my 20% off and pick it up at the store.

pzero · 07-15-2021, 09:00 AM

Read: This might help with battery lasting longer with better ground. GM really flaked on ground wire and ground to the rear body. I just added another ground loop to help with current.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587039

GeneRoss · 07-15-2021, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pzero

Read: This might help with battery lasting longer with better ground. GM really flaked on ground wire and ground to the rear body. I just added another ground loop to help with current.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587039

I did read that, thanks. I will be getting a better grounding cable and connection.
Gonna drop by autozone today after work and take a look at the batteries you guys mentioned. Need to drive the Z this weekend.

I believe most of the new batteries come with a 3 year warranty now.

Gbland60 · 07-15-2021, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankwjr

just make sure it's an AGM model...

THIS FOR SURE.

WHLnDEAL · 07-15-2021, 08:04 PM

2nd the Odyssey recommendation, we have them in most of our cars and have had great luck with them. No battery problems here…

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FLOW TIE · 07-24-2021, 05:31 PM

I did a Duralast gold a few months back. (had original battery from Oct 2014)
Did the beefed up ground wire (battery to body) that PZERO did as well.
Starts right up every time even if it sits for a couple weeks.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-16-2021, 06:13 PM

I replaced the battery's in both Z/28, but i went to a bigger group size then what GM put in our cars, went next size up, the one used in the regular SS camaro, but the hold down black plastic part is not the same, the Z/28 is 2+" longer and will not fit so we ordered some from the SS car, that fixed the hold down of the battery, funny part the Z/28 part is $35 and the SS is only $8 so if you change to the bigger battery don trow away the old clamp.

07-14-2021, 07:06 PM	#1
GeneRoss Drives: 14 Z/28 #368 02 SS(sold) 2012 Equus Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 184	Battery died. Any suggestions on replacement Battery. My battery died. Generator in my building kicked on a few weeks ago due to hot weather overloading the grid in NYC. Tripped the circuit breakers going on emergency power causing my trickle charger to stop working. I haven't had time to drive the car. Went to try to go for a drive recently and its completely dead. Tried charging, starter just clicks and the battery drains instantly after I remove the boost from my Equus. I know slow starting and battery drain is an issue with these cars. Any good replacement battery recommendations? I also read up the the poor ground from the factory will be purchasing a better ground cable. __________________ 2014 Z/28 #368

07-14-2021, 08:55 PM	#3
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	I went with a odessey a couple months back. Last edited by Silveradoss573; 04-07-2022 at 11:54 PM.

07-14-2021, 09:45 PM	#4
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	just make sure it's an AGM model... __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

07-15-2021, 04:25 AM	#5
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,103	I've been using Duralast gold from autozone for about 20 years and haven't had any problems with them. Their basically a die hard battery. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

07-15-2021, 05:14 AM	#6
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,205 View My Garage	Duracell Ultra Gold. 3 year warranty, no problems. __________________

07-14-2021, 07:11 PM	#2
HoodCheck Drives: 2018 ZLE (M6/hyper blue) Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 762	i got the yellow top optima AGM battery (H6). Heavier than the stock battery...BUT, it doesnt help with the hot start or battery drain issues. I think the AC Delco AGM is about the same weight as the optima too (I have one of those in the garage as well lol).

07-15-2021, 08:40 AM	#8
pzero Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 #968 Silver Ice M Join Date: May 2019 Location: Houston Posts: 365	I've been a Duralast fan for a long time but changed batteries brands on all my cars. Duralast let me down several times with my other cars. They say Duralast is same as DieHard, but I think they went to a cheaper manufacture. If you're going to get DieHard might as well get a original one. Good luck mate! https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...Platinum%20AGM PS make sure it's AGM Coupon Code 20% off. EM20HOT I order online get my 20% off and pick it up at the store. __________________ Current Cars: 2008 Honda CRV 2.0L 2015 Chevy Z/28 7.0L 2016 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L Past Cars: 1976 Chevy Malibu Classic 5.7L 1985 Chevy 2DR 4x4 Blazer 5.7L 1989 Chevy IROC-Z 5.7L 1995 Chevy 2DR 4x4 Tahoe 5.7L 2005 Chevy 4DR Tahoe 5.3L

07-15-2021, 09:00 AM	#9
pzero Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 #968 Silver Ice M Join Date: May 2019 Location: Houston Posts: 365	Read: This might help with battery lasting longer with better ground. GM really flaked on ground wire and ground to the rear body. I just added another ground loop to help with current. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587039 __________________ Current Cars: 2008 Honda CRV 2.0L 2015 Chevy Z/28 7.0L 2016 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L Past Cars: 1976 Chevy Malibu Classic 5.7L 1985 Chevy 2DR 4x4 Blazer 5.7L 1989 Chevy IROC-Z 5.7L 1995 Chevy 2DR 4x4 Tahoe 5.7L 2005 Chevy 4DR Tahoe 5.3L

07-15-2021, 08:04 PM	#12
WHLnDEAL Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Coupe (09 Pace Car) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Norfolk, MA Posts: 15	2nd the Odyssey recommendation, we have them in most of our cars and have had great luck with them. No battery problems here… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-24-2021, 05:31 PM	#13
FLOW TIE Drives: 2015 Z/28 #898 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 416	I did a Duralast gold a few months back. (had original battery from Oct 2014) Did the beefed up ground wire (battery to body) that PZERO did as well. Starts right up every time even if it sits for a couple weeks.

08-16-2021, 06:13 PM	#14
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	I replaced the battery's in both Z/28, but i went to a bigger group size then what GM put in our cars, went next size up, the one used in the regular SS camaro, but the hold down black plastic part is not the same, the Z/28 is 2+" longer and will not fit so we ordered some from the SS car, that fixed the hold down of the battery, funny part the Z/28 part is $35 and the SS is only $8 so if you change to the bigger battery don trow away the old clamp.