Which battery do you have? - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

NewZpilot · 10-10-2006

I went yellow top optima gel cell. Its got alittle more CA and CCA and it seams the z needs alittle more kick when i had an interstate battery so I went gel. Had it a week and love it. Now dont be fooled the yellow top does not fit 100% factory. You may need a shoe horn to get it in.

flyin ryan · 10-12-2006

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Originally Posted by flyin ryan

AC Delco, i put it in when i got my 90. i never considered any thing else. i'm keeping it as stock as possible so it was an easy decision. my 95 is going to be here tonight or maybe in the morning so i have no idea what i have in it yet.

i got my new 95 on the weekend & it has an AC-Delco in it so that's o.k., i'll take it.

evl_twn · 10-21-2006

Bosch 720cca from Pepboys bought back in Jan.

ZR1FUN · 03-27-2007

How about adding Autozone Duralast to the survey?

ffvetteman · 03-28-2007

My Z has a AC delco in it.

I do have a Yellow top Optima in my daily driver 84 Vette. On that car I had to trim the lip on the engine side to get it in there. It had go move more toward the side to fit.

I will prob get a AC Delco to replace the battery in the Z when it needs a new one.

Not having good luck with the Optimas, so not sure I will get another one.

Z Factor · 03-28-2007

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Originally Posted by ZR1FUN

How about adding Autozone Duralast to the survey?

Will do.

A26B · 03-30-2007

Bosch: never any problems, going on 3 years now. I do keep mine on a Battery Tender at all times.

QB93Z · 07-12-2007

Sears DieHard.

tomtom72 · 07-13-2007

A/Z DuraLast yellow top here. I bought it about a yr ago to replace a no name that was in the car. No tender over the winter but both batts seem to have no trouble starting the car after a a month of sitting.

Only reservation I have about the A/Z batt is it doesn't quite fit. It hits the gill panel with the carry strap side bracket....I shaved the bracket a bit & it seems to be a bit better but not perfect.

Tom

cuisinartvette · 08-04-2007

I had an Optima red top that didnt quite fit right, never tried the yellow top.

Had one "Energizer" from Kragen, absolute junk.

On my 2nd Autolite....Little better but not much. Let the car sit/run the batt down a bit they never take a full charge again.

I will say the autolite is the best fit, with room to spare. Has a carry strap that doesnt get inthe way rather than a plstic handle that does.

View Poll Results: Which battery do you have in your ZR-1?
AC Delco	115	46.37%
Autocraft	4	1.61%
EverStart (Wal-Mart)	13	5.24%
Exide	5	2.02%
Kirkland (Costco)	2	0.81%
Interstate	25	10.08%
MAXX	3	1.21%
NAPA	4	1.61%
Nascar (Sams Club)	1	0.40%
Optima	30	12.10%
Sears Diehard	14	5.65%
Bosch	5	2.02%
Duralast (Autozone)	19	7.66%
Odyssey	6	2.42%
Braille	2	0.81%
Voters: 248. You may not vote on this poll

10-10-2006	#21
NewZpilot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 7	Re: Which battery do you have? I went yellow top optima gel cell. Its got alittle more CA and CCA and it seams the z needs alittle more kick when i had an interstate battery so I went gel. Had it a week and love it. Now dont be fooled the yellow top does not fit 100% factory. You may need a shoe horn to get it in. Last edited by NewZpilot; 10-11-2006 at 12:15 PM.

10-21-2006	#23
evl_twn Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 116	Re: Which battery do you have? Bosch 720cca from Pepboys bought back in Jan.

03-27-2007	#24
ZR1FUN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Olympia Posts: 162	Re: Which battery do you have? How about adding Autozone Duralast to the survey?

03-28-2007	#25
ffvetteman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Berlin WI Posts: 247	Re: Which battery do you have? My Z has a AC delco in it. I do have a Yellow top Optima in my daily driver 84 Vette. On that car I had to trim the lip on the engine side to get it in there. It had go move more toward the side to fit. I will prob get a AC Delco to replace the battery in the Z when it needs a new one. Not having good luck with the Optimas, so not sure I will get another one.

03-30-2007	#27
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,393	Re: Which battery do you have? Bosch: never any problems, going on 3 years now. I do keep mine on a Battery Tender at all times. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

07-12-2007	#28
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Which battery do you have? Sears DieHard. __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

07-13-2007	#29
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Which battery do you have? A/Z DuraLast yellow top here. I bought it about a yr ago to replace a no name that was in the car. No tender over the winter but both batts seem to have no trouble starting the car after a a month of sitting. Only reservation I have about the A/Z batt is it doesn't quite fit. It hits the gill panel with the carry strap side bracket....I shaved the bracket a bit & it seems to be a bit better but not perfect. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

08-04-2007	#30
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Re: Which battery do you have? I had an Optima red top that didnt quite fit right, never tried the yellow top. Had one "Energizer" from Kragen, absolute junk. On my 2nd Autolite....Little better but not much. Let the car sit/run the batt down a bit they never take a full charge again. I will say the autolite is the best fit, with room to spare. Has a carry strap that doesnt get inthe way rather than a plstic handle that does. __________________ 1990 ZR1, 142,000 miles-Black on black 4.09's Haibeck chip, 3"exh, K&N, meth inj. Last edited by cuisinartvette; 08-04-2007 at 10:46 AM.