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902066 · 08-14-2017

I haven't bought one in a long time for my ZR-1. What brand and size battery are you buying these days? My last one was an AC Delco and it lasted a very long time. Just wondering if their is anything better, and less expensive out there. Thanks

HAWAIIZR-1 · 08-15-2017

I'm 100% sold on Odyssey brand batteries and have been installing in all my cars and motorcycle. Specifically 75-PC1230 for the ZR-1. I paid $230 over a year ago and now they cost more, but worth every penny to me. Do a search on here for Odyssey and you will see why.

Batterymart is awesome to deal with:

http://www.batterymart.com/p-ody-75-86-pc1230.html

Because our cars seem to not be daily drivers, I like the AGM batteries over conventional lead acid batteries. It is a perfect fit and no issues at all. Best wishes in your quest for a replacement battery that meets your needs.

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Paul Workman · 08-15-2017

Initially developed for military use, the advantage of the Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM, lead-acid) batteries is, in a word, rugged.

Some people wear a ROLEX watch - which some might say are more precise than a 'Citizens" (or the like). The question is does the cost justify the ability to keep time to within one second for (let's say) two months vs. one month?

Well, I own a ZR-1, so it's hard for me to argue against wanting the "best of the best"! But, since the "75" series size (premium grade) lead-acid batteries give me 7-10 years (and counting!) of life in a Corvette, I'll have to put AGM (and that ROLEX) on hold a while longer...

George Maz · 04-01-2018

Odyssey pc925L works just fine, 10lbs lighter too.
$155 battery shipped, $15 Stinger GM adapters. 20180331_123946.jpg

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Z51JEFF · 04-01-2018

I’ve had 2 AC Delco batteries where one of the lugs pulled out and the acid made a real nasty mess,no more AC Delcos for me. I’ve floor a Diehard but will try the Odyssey battery next time around.

Flyman 27 · 04-01-2018

Sam's club now sells Duracell and they make an ACM.
I just purchased a size 31 (HUGE!) for my back up sump pump, it cost around $180.
The standard smaller auto versions (like in a Corvette) cost around $120-130.
That's a pretty good value.

95ZR1 · 04-02-2018

I just get one from NAPA - model 8475 for $126.99. Tired of spending the big bucks for DELCO, doesn't last any longer than the NAPA.

08-14-2017	#1
902066 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 189	battery I haven't bought one in a long time for my ZR-1. What brand and size battery are you buying these days? My last one was an AC Delco and it lasted a very long time. Just wondering if their is anything better, and less expensive out there. Thanks

08-15-2017	#2
HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,557	Re: battery I'm 100% sold on Odyssey brand batteries and have been installing in all my cars and motorcycle. Specifically 75-PC1230 for the ZR-1. I paid $230 over a year ago and now they cost more, but worth every penny to me. Do a search on here for Odyssey and you will see why. Batterymart is awesome to deal with: http://www.batterymart.com/p-ody-75-86-pc1230.html Because our cars seem to not be daily drivers, I like the AGM batteries over conventional lead acid batteries. It is a perfect fit and no issues at all. Best wishes in your quest for a replacement battery that meets your needs. 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

08-15-2017	#3
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: battery Initially developed for military use, the advantage of the Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM, lead-acid) batteries is, in a word, rugged. Some people wear a ROLEX watch - which some might say are more precise than a 'Citizens" (or the like). The question is does the cost justify the ability to keep time to within one second for (let's say) two months vs. one month? Well, I own a ZR-1, so it's hard for me to argue against wanting the "best of the best"! But, since the "75" series size (premium grade) lead-acid batteries give me 7-10 years (and counting!) of life in a Corvette, I'll have to put AGM (and that ROLEX) on hold a while longer... __________________ 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

04-01-2018	#4
George Maz Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 295	Re: battery Odyssey pc925L works just fine, 10lbs lighter too. $155 battery shipped, $15 Stinger GM adapters. 20180331_123946.jpg Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ 1990 ZR-1 #1587 1990 ZR-1 #1727

04-01-2018	#5
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,051	Re: battery I’ve had 2 AC Delco batteries where one of the lugs pulled out and the acid made a real nasty mess,no more AC Delcos for me. I’ve floor a Diehard but will try the Odyssey battery next time around.

04-01-2018	#6
Flyman 27 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wayne Illinois Posts: 396	Re: battery Sam's club now sells Duracell and they make an ACM. I just purchased a size 31 (HUGE!) for my back up sump pump, it cost around $180. The standard smaller auto versions (like in a Corvette) cost around $120-130. That's a pretty good value. __________________ 91-#1935 Black/black & gray, Haibeck 500 Cams by Pete

04-02-2018	#7
95ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marco Island, FL Posts: 194	Re: battery I just get one from NAPA - model 8475 for $126.99. Tired of spending the big bucks for DELCO, doesn't last any longer than the NAPA. __________________ ZR1.Net Founding Member #088 C4: '95 ZR1 #357, black/black, B&B Tri-Flo w/ X-pipe C6: '07 convertible, Atomic Orange, LS2, 3LT, A6, Z51 Sea Six: '01 Chaparral Sunesta, 5.7L EFI Mercruiser