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dragon22 · 06-09-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

Breather hose?

LMAO!!! He means vent tube.

RickRay · 06-10-2013, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

Breather hose?

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Originally Posted by RickRay

Where is the breather hose which should be plugged into the battery...

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Originally Posted by dragon22

LMAO!!! He means vent tube.

That's what I meant...

SparkyDL75 · 08-20-2013, 09:56 PM

Hey Stig, how did the Braille 2317 battery work? It is a lot lower than stock on the CCA ratings.

chris7488 · 11-25-2013, 06:45 AM

Costco sells the best battery's 3 yr replacement Kirkland signature

jbohannon · 11-26-2013, 12:24 PM

A decent price for a 94R is $139 to $159. Oreillys sales East Penn batteries under their label, which are manufactured in USA.

I have a battery store and its what we carry, very good battery.

I would not put an odyssey/optima in the car. I don't really care for optimas at all, although odyssey batteries are excellwnt, its overkill for this application.

The braile batteries are just rebranded Dekas, sold for outrageous prices. Deka and East Penn merged several years ago.

If you are so inclined to go with a braille, let me know which one, and I will tell you the Deka part # so you can find it cheaper.

I also thought about replacing mine with a Deka, but is it such a great idea to remove weight from the rear?

DSEowner · 04-13-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

That's still not a part #.

Optima does not make a direct replacement battery for the Camaro. And as such, anything you throw in the trunk will require modification. I can't find anything in that link that shows how an Optima Red Top was installed. Did I miss something?

Wow this guy was an ass. Do all my work for me!!!

G8One2 · 04-13-2021, 03:25 PM

Make sure you're buying an AFM battery and NOT a lead acid. If you buy a lead acid, the system will overcharge it and could cause it to leak and corrode the terminals, and degrade the battery from being over charged. They charging system is designed for AFM battery's which require higher charging voltages and different amperages than lead acid.

DMan918 · 04-14-2021, 09:50 AM

I just replaced mine with one at Costco. Works fine!

Dega Man · 05-10-2021, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbohannon

A decent price for a 94R is $139 to $159. Oreillys sales East Penn batteries under their label, which are manufactured in USA.

I have a battery store and its what we carry, very good battery.

I would not put an odyssey/optima in the car. I don't really care for optimas at all, although odyssey batteries are excellwnt, its overkill for this application.

The braile batteries are just rebranded Dekas, sold for outrageous prices. Deka and East Penn merged several years ago.

If you are so inclined to go with a braille, let me know which one, and I will tell you the Deka part # so you can find it cheaper.

I also thought about replacing mine with a Deka, but is it such a great idea to remove weight from the rear?

I understand that the SEARS AGM battery is made by Penn as well and have been a great battery.

Cheap Guy · 05-10-2021, 06:33 PM

I actually just bought mine from the dealership. With a coupon (they always have them in the mail around here) it was actually the cheapest deal I found at the time.

08-20-2013, 09:56 PM	#17
SparkyDL75 SparkyDL75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/Grey Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KY Posts: 376 View My Garage	Hey Stig, how did the Braille 2317 battery work? It is a lot lower than stock on the CCA ratings. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Black/Gray Exterior American Racing BLVD Black w/Machined(20x10) Mickey Thompson Street Comps(275/40 & 305/35) Suspension Pedders Pace Car Pkg w/ZL1 Upgrade; Pedders Upper & Lower Control Arm, Steering, & Differential Mount Bushings; Pedders SS Brake Lines; Pedders Dual Bearing Camber Plates; ZL1 Toe Link; Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads Drivetrain Maggie2300(8psi-3.4pulley); CompCam; 85lb injectors; ZL1 fuel pump; ZR1 MAP; Centerforce DYAD Twin Disc clutch; Stainless Works LT headers; QTP Cutouts; Rotofab intake; RX catch can; Mike Norris tune 643rwhp 598 rwtq

05-10-2021, 06:33 PM	#24
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	I actually just bought mine from the dealership. With a coupon (they always have them in the mail around here) it was actually the cheapest deal I found at the time. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

11-25-2013, 06:45 AM	#18
chris7488 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: miami Posts: 230	Costco sells the best battery's 3 yr replacement Kirkland signature

11-26-2013, 12:24 PM	#19
jbohannon Drives: 1969 Camaro 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 23	A decent price for a 94R is $139 to $159. Oreillys sales East Penn batteries under their label, which are manufactured in USA. I have a battery store and its what we carry, very good battery. I would not put an odyssey/optima in the car. I don't really care for optimas at all, although odyssey batteries are excellwnt, its overkill for this application. The braile batteries are just rebranded Dekas, sold for outrageous prices. Deka and East Penn merged several years ago. If you are so inclined to go with a braille, let me know which one, and I will tell you the Deka part # so you can find it cheaper. I also thought about replacing mine with a Deka, but is it such a great idea to remove weight from the rear?

04-13-2021, 03:25 PM	#21
G8One2 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 492	Make sure you're buying an AFM battery and NOT a lead acid. If you buy a lead acid, the system will overcharge it and could cause it to leak and corrode the terminals, and degrade the battery from being over charged. They charging system is designed for AFM battery's which require higher charging voltages and different amperages than lead acid.

04-14-2021, 09:50 AM	#22
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	I just replaced mine with one at Costco. Works fine!