What group size battery will fit? DieHard 65,37/48,35 vs Optima (34/78,34/78,75/25,75 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

crewxp · 11-29-2013, 09:12 PM

Does anyone know what group size of battery will fit in the camaro? I have a 2010 2LT v6. From what I've been researching, no diehard or optima will fit exactly, so I will most likely have to make it work somehow.

My CCA was rated 300 and it was recommended to be 750. So I'm in need of a new battery. I need one with deep-cycle capabilities. I have an audio system and lots of led lights on my car, so they said I would need something higher than the stock battery and most importantly one with deep-cycle.

After researching, DieHard and Optima Yellow top came up. But I'm clueless on the sizes. The sizes in the title are what I think I have to narrow it down from.

Does anyone know?

wakespeak · 11-29-2013, 09:24 PM

Deep cycle batteries usually have reduced CCA versus same sized starting batteries. Their only benefit is they tolerate being drained better. With the sound system in our boat with big sub woofer etc, I was recommended inserting a capacitor inline. The capacitors work like a battery in that they store some juice, but release it when needed very quickly.

crewxp · 11-29-2013, 09:34 PM

So a non deep-cycle battery is fine? My only issue was that my technostalgia lights slowly drained my battery. From how he was describing it, a deep-cycle battery would be beneficial for me.

And how do I distinguish the different sizes/models from each other? 65,37/48,35, etc

That is the fact I'm most worried about

Romeloc · 11-29-2013, 09:56 PM

I think that those taillights might be my problem too draining my battery.

crewxp · 11-29-2013, 09:59 PM

Yeah, it definitely does (The lights).

But I'm still conflicted! And I'm trying to purchase something before the black friday deal ends.
-Optima (Yellow/Red) vs DieHard (Advanced Gold ACM or Platinum)
-Then does it need to have a vent on the battery? (Mine currently does)
-Once I got my type down, what model? 35?36? How to tell?

Romeloc · 11-29-2013, 10:07 PM

I'm not sure which battery to go with right now.I heard a couple of ppl on here has the Optima in their Camaro's with a little extra modding. Good luck with battery you have a hour left.

11TexaSS · 11-29-2013, 10:10 PM

Do a little research. I've seen several post about those lights killing batteries. Not sure what the problem is but another battery won't be the answer if lights are constantly drawing power. Might wanna ditch the lights.

crewxp · 11-30-2013, 12:39 AM

No, I want to keep the lights how they are. If anything, I can hook the power to the remote on cable on my amp.

But I still can't figure out which battery to choose! Does anyone know how to find what model I need?

crewxp · 11-30-2013, 08:32 PM

*bump* any clue on which die hard group size might fit?

11-29-2013, 09:12 PM	#1
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	What group size battery will fit? DieHard 65,37/48,35 vs Optima (34/78,34/78,75/25,75 Does anyone know what group size of battery will fit in the camaro? I have a 2010 2LT v6. From what I've been researching, no diehard or optima will fit exactly, so I will most likely have to make it work somehow. My CCA was rated 300 and it was recommended to be 750. So I'm in need of a new battery. I need one with deep-cycle capabilities. I have an audio system and lots of led lights on my car, so they said I would need something higher than the stock battery and most importantly one with deep-cycle. After researching, DieHard and Optima Yellow top came up. But I'm clueless on the sizes. The sizes in the title are what I think I have to narrow it down from. Does anyone know?

11-29-2013, 09:56 PM	#4
Romeloc Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS A6 Inferno Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,160	I think that those taillights might be my problem too draining my battery. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS A6 Inferno Interior Polished Rims, Sunroof Born 11/19/09 mods: 20% tints Borla Atak cat-bak Roto-Fab intake amber footwell, dome, and trunk lighting(AAC) Decepticon Gas door Led Taillights (technostalgia)

11-29-2013, 10:07 PM	#6
Romeloc Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS A6 Inferno Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,160	I'm not sure which battery to go with right now.I heard a couple of ppl on here has the Optima in their Camaro's with a little extra modding. Good luck with battery you have a hour left. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS A6 Inferno Interior Polished Rims, Sunroof Born 11/19/09 mods: 20% tints Borla Atak cat-bak Roto-Fab intake amber footwell, dome, and trunk lighting(AAC) Decepticon Gas door Led Taillights (technostalgia)

11-29-2013, 09:24 PM	#2
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,347	Deep cycle batteries usually have reduced CCA versus same sized starting batteries. Their only benefit is they tolerate being drained better. With the sound system in our boat with big sub woofer etc, I was recommended inserting a capacitor inline. The capacitors work like a battery in that they store some juice, but release it when needed very quickly.

11-29-2013, 09:34 PM	#3
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	So a non deep-cycle battery is fine? My only issue was that my technostalgia lights slowly drained my battery. From how he was describing it, a deep-cycle battery would be beneficial for me. And how do I distinguish the different sizes/models from each other? 65,37/48,35, etc That is the fact I'm most worried about

11-29-2013, 09:59 PM	#5
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	Yeah, it definitely does (The lights). But I'm still conflicted! And I'm trying to purchase something before the black friday deal ends. -Optima (Yellow/Red) vs DieHard (Advanced Gold ACM or Platinum) -Then does it need to have a vent on the battery? (Mine currently does) -Once I got my type down, what model? 35?36? How to tell?

11-29-2013, 10:10 PM	#7
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	Do a little research. I've seen several post about those lights killing batteries. Not sure what the problem is but another battery won't be the answer if lights are constantly drawing power. Might wanna ditch the lights.

11-30-2013, 12:39 AM	#8
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	No, I want to keep the lights how they are. If anything, I can hook the power to the remote on cable on my amp. But I still can't figure out which battery to choose! Does anyone know how to find what model I need?

11-30-2013, 08:32 PM	#9
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	bump any clue on which die hard group size might fit?