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BB95 · 02-25-2020

What is the best battery to buy for my 1995 ZR1 ? I don't drive it much at all and what is the best battery tender to buy ? Cost is not an issue.

HAWAIIZR-1 · 02-25-2020

BB95,

You’re going to get a bunch of different answers and opinions, but I like that you are a cost is not an issue person.

Here is what I recommend for my needs after all that I researched. Hands down I like the Odyssey batteries since I don’t drive the car often enough. It is a direct fit and no drama with tons of cranking power and reserve. No acid and it’s AGM.

Shop around as there might be cheaper places than Amazon, but here it is.

Odyssey 75-PC1230 Automotive Light Truck Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051TL1SK..._DNlvEbEKDR592

Specs:

https://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/75-pc1230?pp=12

Whatever you do, do not use any trickle charger and I would use Deltran Battery Tender. I have not used it, but heard nothing but good things about CTEK. Deltran has been awesome for me forever and it seems like 20 years with them.

Best wishes in your quest for the best battery and tender.

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lfalzarano · 02-25-2020

The LT5 requires 690 CCA.

AC Delco 75VPG Battery
Warranty: 42 Mo.
BCI Group Size: 75
Volts: 12
Reserve Capacity: 95
AH@20: 52
Cold Cranking Amps: 700
Cranking Amps: 875
UPC: # 808709348627
Weight: 33.7 lbs.
Terminal Type: Side Post
Length (in): 8-11/16 Inch
Width (in): 6-13/16 Inch
Height (in): 7-3/16 Inch

I’ve been using Battery Tenders for all my vehicles and my lawn tractor.

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32valvZ · 02-25-2020

Autozone makes a nice dry cell for right around $200. Fits perfectly and have had no issues, I do keep a Battery Tender on both my ZR-1 & E39.

Paul Workman · 02-25-2020

The short story is: a lead-acid battery by any other name is a lead-acid battery (more or less). A good battery for you Vette can last well over the "normal" life expectancy of 5-6 years if certain conditions are adhered to namely:

Kept fully charged with a modern battery maintaining charger (e.g., Batter Tender, for one), especially when stored idle for months at a time. OR, at least stored in a cool (winter) surrounding while disconnected from any parasitic draining (e.g., radio pre-sets or ECM memory, etc.).

Case in point: I have several (WalMart or Auto Zone premium 75 series "gold") lead-acid batteries that are 10+ years old that still crank their motors like they did when they were new. The Vettes get driven primarily on weekends and some cross country trips during the driving season (we live in Illinois), and the rest of the time a Battery Tender is connected which keeps them charged and free (relatively) from battery killing lead sulfide buildup.

You don't need an acid-saturated glass mat (AGM) battery for your Vette. They were initially developed at the behest of the military for use in armored vehicles subject to very rough environments typically found in a combat situations. And, later they were made available to the civilian market, (at a price!)providing the same physical durability advantages for applications such as off-road and hydroplane racing, etc.

EvanZR1 · 02-25-2020

I agree, any standard lead acid battery that meets the CCA and size requirements. Keep it on a battery tender, and it'll last a long, long time.

Ccmano · 02-25-2020

If you want to buy a US made car battery, there are only 3 companies that manufacture car batteries for sale in the United States in the US. Johnson Controls (the biggest) Exide and East Penn. All excellent lead acid batteries. These companies brand their batteries for all the commonly known sellers from Walmart to AutoZone. The vast majority of car batteries sold in the US are from these sources. I have (and continue to) buy Walmart batteries. I find them to be the best value and last every bit as long as the rest. Recently in needed a battery for my wife’s SUV. Walmart Everstart Maxx, the top of their line, was at least 30% cheaper than any other supplier. For the Z I keep a smart charger on it over the winter and my batteries last 5 years plus.
H

Young1 · 02-25-2020

Make sure it a side post only. The universal fit unneeded positive top post may rub on cruise control bracket. Can be bad news. Side post only.

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 02-25-2020

Heed the above advice and avoid installing a battery with posts on the top and side.
Not only does it look like garbage, it can be dangerous as pointed out.

That fancy *ss battery weighs in at 45 pounds, so it is a porker.
I am sure it is good but I don't drive through rivers or in the desert often.

A Battery Tender is a must, and it helps to install the permanent connector and feed it out through the front fender gills.

The Delco Battery below looks close enough to original, and is considered a service replacement by NCRS.

The 75 PG has 700 Cold Cranking Amps and a 42 month FREE replacement period.

Below are the specs.

Follow what the earlier poster said and use the charger religiously and this battery should last 10 years.

Marty

ACDelco 75PG BCI Group 75 Automotive Battery - GetMyBattery.com
Find out how AGM batteries are better!
Type: LEAD-ACID AUTOMOTIVE
Vendor: ACDelco
Description:
ACDelco 75PG Battery is a BCI group 75 standard automobive battery. ACDelco has a tremendous history that encompasses almost 100 years. With new advances in parts technology, new inventions and innovative ideas, ACDelco holds the highest standards in the industry.

For almost 100 years, ACDelco has been sparking the automotive industry and firing customer enthusiasm with automotive products built with a pure passion for the automobile. As you might expect, it began as one man's hobby. But you may be surprised to discover ACDelco's integral part in American history with ties to the first self-starting automobile and this country's first moonwalk. Today ACDelco products are chosen the world over, an accomplishment only the past can explain.

Vent caps are designed to resist acid leakage

Calcium alloy is optimized to produce a fine grain, corrosion-resistant grid to maximize corrosion resistance, increase cycle life and reduce water consumption for battery durability

Robust envelope separators are designed with a puncture-resistant back web with a rib design to improve acid circulation and provide low resistance, which allows the car battery to remain cooler to extend battery life Precision manufacturing. These batteries are 100 percent pressure tested to help avoid future leaks and for added strength and rigidity.

Battery Specifications
BCI Group Number: 75
Type: Lead-Acid Automotive
Voltage: 12 V
Positive Position Left Hand
CCA @0°F (-18°C

700
CA @32°F (0°C

875
Reserve Capacity: 95 Minutes
Ah: 52
Dimensions (Inches): 8.7" x 6.8" x 7.2"
Dimensions (mm): 222 x 172 x 184
Weight: 33.7LBS /15.29 kgms
Warranty: 42 Months
Here is the ACDelco Group 75PG battery Vehicle List

lfalzarano · 02-25-2020

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

Heed the above advice and avoid installing a battery with posts on the top and side.

Not only does it look like garbage, it can be dangerous as pointed out.

That fancy *ss battery weighs in at 45 pounds, so it is a porker.

I am sure it is good but I don't drive through rivers or in the desert often.

A Battery Tender is a must, and it helps to install the permanent connector and feed it out through the front fender gills.

The Delco Battery below looks close enough to original, and is considered a service replacement by NCRS.

The 75 PG has 700 Cold Cranking Amps and a 42 month FREE replacement period.

Below are the specs.

Follow what the earlier poster said and use the charger religiously and this battery should last 10 years.

Marty

ACDelco 75PG BCI Group 75 Automotive Battery - GetMyBattery.com

Find out how AGM batteries are better!

Type: LEAD-ACID AUTOMOTIVE

Vendor: ACDelco

Description:

ACDelco 75PG Battery is a BCI group 75 standard automobive battery. ACDelco has a tremendous history that encompasses almost 100 years. With new advances in parts technology, new inventions and innovative ideas, ACDelco holds the highest standards in the industry.

For almost 100 years, ACDelco has been sparking the automotive industry and firing customer enthusiasm with automotive products built with a pure passion for the automobile. As you might expect, it began as one man's hobby. But you may be surprised to discover ACDelco's integral part in American history with ties to the first self-starting automobile and this country's first moonwalk. Today ACDelco products are chosen the world over, an accomplishment only the past can explain.

Vent caps are designed to resist acid leakage

Calcium alloy is optimized to produce a fine grain, corrosion-resistant grid to maximize corrosion resistance, increase cycle life and reduce water consumption for battery durability

Robust envelope separators are designed with a puncture-resistant back web with a rib design to improve acid circulation and provide low resistance, which allows the car battery to remain cooler to extend battery life Precision manufacturing. These batteries are 100 percent pressure tested to help avoid future leaks and for added strength and rigidity.

Battery Specifications

BCI Group Number:75

Type:Lead-Acid Automotive

Voltage:12 V

Positive PositionLeft Hand

CCA @0°F (-18°C

700

CA @32°F (0°C

875

Reserve Capacity:95 Minutes

Ah:52

Dimensions (Inches):8.7" x 6.8" x 7.2"

Dimensions (mm):222 x 172 x 184

Weight:33.7LBS /15.29 kgms

Warranty:42 Months

Here is the ACDelco Group 75PG battery Vehicle List

We agree that is the one for original look and required juice!

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02-25-2020	#1
BB95 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: philadelphia Posts: 2	Question Re: Batteries for ZR1 What is the best battery to buy for my 1995 ZR1 ? I don't drive it much at all and what is the best battery tender to buy ? Cost is not an issue.

02-25-2020	#2
HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,549	Question Re: Batteries for ZR1 BB95, You’re going to get a bunch of different answers and opinions, but I like that you are a cost is not an issue person. Here is what I recommend for my needs after all that I researched. Hands down I like the Odyssey batteries since I don’t drive the car often enough. It is a direct fit and no drama with tons of cranking power and reserve. No acid and it’s AGM. Shop around as there might be cheaper places than Amazon, but here it is. Odyssey 75-PC1230 Automotive Light Truck Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051TL1SK..._DNlvEbEKDR592 Specs: https://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/75-pc1230?pp=12 Whatever you do, do not use any trickle charger and I would use Deltran Battery Tender. I have not used it, but heard nothing but good things about CTEK. Deltran has been awesome for me forever and it seems like 20 years with them. Best wishes in your quest for the best battery and tender. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048 Last edited by HAWAIIZR-1; 02-25-2020 at 01:24 AM.

02-25-2020	#3
lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	Re: Question Re: Batteries for ZR1 The LT5 requires 690 CCA. AC Delco 75VPG Battery Warranty: 42 Mo. BCI Group Size: 75 Volts: 12 Reserve Capacity: 95 AH@20: 52 Cold Cranking Amps: 700 Cranking Amps: 875 UPC: # 808709348627 Weight: 33.7 lbs. Terminal Type: Side Post Length (in): 8-11/16 Inch Width (in): 6-13/16 Inch Height (in): 7-3/16 Inch I’ve been using Battery Tenders for all my vehicles and my lawn tractor. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Lou[COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="4"][/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]

02-25-2020	#4
32valvZ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,071	Re: Question Re: Batteries for ZR1 Autozone makes a nice dry cell for right around $200. Fits perfectly and have had no issues, I do keep a Battery Tender on both my ZR-1 & E39. __________________ [B]1990 #2815[/B] [COLOR="Red"][B]Red/Red[/B][/COLOR] Ported Plenum & IH (by Pete) Haibeck Chip Rebuilt FPR (by Phil) FIC Injectors Watson LT Headers 3" Stainless Works exhaust Lingenfelter Open Air Lid Bill B Built Transmission Shifter & C Beam Plates [FONT=Impact][COLOR=red]1992 [COLOR=black]#[/COLOR] 091[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Impact][COLOR=#ff0000]Red/[COLOR=silver]Gray[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] [B]SOLD[/B]

02-25-2020	#5
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Question Re: Batteries for ZR1 The short story is: a lead-acid battery by any other name is a lead-acid battery (more or less). A good battery for you Vette can last well over the "normal" life expectancy of 5-6 years if certain conditions are adhered to namely: Kept fully charged with a modern battery maintaining charger (e.g., Batter Tender, for one), especially when stored idle for months at a time. OR, at least stored in a cool (winter) surrounding while disconnected from any parasitic draining (e.g., radio pre-sets or ECM memory, etc.). Case in point: I have several (WalMart or Auto Zone premium 75 series "gold") lead-acid batteries that are 10+ years old that still crank their motors like they did when they were new. The Vettes get driven primarily on weekends and some cross country trips during the driving season (we live in Illinois), and the rest of the time a Battery Tender is connected which keeps them charged and free (relatively) from battery killing lead sulfide buildup. You don't need an acid-saturated glass mat (AGM) battery for your Vette. They were initially developed at the behest of the military for use in armored vehicles subject to very rough environments typically found in a combat situations. And, later they were made available to the civilian market, (at a price!)providing the same physical durability advantages for applications such as off-road and hydroplane racing, etc. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

02-25-2020	#6
EvanZR1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Omaha Posts: 402	Re: Question Re: Batteries for ZR1 I agree, any standard lead acid battery that meets the CCA and size requirements. Keep it on a battery tender, and it'll last a long, long time. __________________ Evan 2023 70th C8 HTC, 94 Admiral Blue ZR-1 SOLD - 2012 Carlisle Blue Metallic ZR1 - 800HP SOLD - Steel Blue 91 391cid ZR-1 #391 SOLD - Black 91 ZR-1

02-25-2020	#7
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: Question Re: Batteries for ZR1 If you want to buy a US made car battery, there are only 3 companies that manufacture car batteries for sale in the United States in the US. Johnson Controls (the biggest) Exide and East Penn. All excellent lead acid batteries. These companies brand their batteries for all the commonly known sellers from Walmart to AutoZone. The vast majority of car batteries sold in the US are from these sources. I have (and continue to) buy Walmart batteries. I find them to be the best value and last every bit as long as the rest. Recently in needed a battery for my wife’s SUV. Walmart Everstart Maxx, the top of their line, was at least 30% cheaper than any other supplier. For the Z I keep a smart charger on it over the winter and my batteries last 5 years plus. H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

02-25-2020	#8
Young1 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 877	Re: Question Re: Batteries for ZR1 Make sure it a side post only. The universal fit unneeded positive top post may rub on cruise control bracket. Can be bad news. Side post only. __________________ Steve Young 1991 ZR-1 Quasar Blue Metallic/Black #729 Second Owner 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #2040 SOLD 1990 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle #1670 SOLD Double your happiness.....complain half as much.

02-25-2020	#9
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,566	Re: Question Re: Batteries for ZR1 Heed the above advice and avoid installing a battery with posts on the top and side. Not only does it look like garbage, it can be dangerous as pointed out. That fancy *ss battery weighs in at 45 pounds, so it is a porker. I am sure it is good but I don't drive through rivers or in the desert often. A Battery Tender is a must, and it helps to install the permanent connector and feed it out through the front fender gills. The Delco Battery below looks close enough to original, and is considered a service replacement by NCRS. The 75 PG has 700 Cold Cranking Amps and a 42 month FREE replacement period. Below are the specs. Follow what the earlier poster said and use the charger religiously and this battery should last 10 years. Marty ACDelco 75PG BCI Group 75 Automotive Battery - GetMyBattery.com Find out how AGM batteries are better! Type: LEAD-ACID AUTOMOTIVE Vendor: ACDelco Description: ACDelco 75PG Battery is a BCI group 75 standard automobive battery. ACDelco has a tremendous history that encompasses almost 100 years. With new advances in parts technology, new inventions and innovative ideas, ACDelco holds the highest standards in the industry. For almost 100 years, ACDelco has been sparking the automotive industry and firing customer enthusiasm with automotive products built with a pure passion for the automobile. As you might expect, it began as one man's hobby. But you may be surprised to discover ACDelco's integral part in American history with ties to the first self-starting automobile and this country's first moonwalk. Today ACDelco products are chosen the world over, an accomplishment only the past can explain. Vent caps are designed to resist acid leakage Calcium alloy is optimized to produce a fine grain, corrosion-resistant grid to maximize corrosion resistance, increase cycle life and reduce water consumption for battery durability Robust envelope separators are designed with a puncture-resistant back web with a rib design to improve acid circulation and provide low resistance, which allows the car battery to remain cooler to extend battery life Precision manufacturing. These batteries are 100 percent pressure tested to help avoid future leaks and for added strength and rigidity. Battery Specifications BCI Group Number: 75 Type: Lead-Acid Automotive Voltage: 12 V Positive Position Left Hand CCA @0°F (-18°C 700 CA @32°F (0°C 875 Reserve Capacity: 95 Minutes Ah: 52 Dimensions (Inches): 8.7" x 6.8" x 7.2" Dimensions (mm): 222 x 172 x 184 Weight: 33.7LBS /15.29 kgms Warranty: 42 Months Here is the ACDelco Group 75PG battery Vehicle List