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NiR · 03-11-2015, 07:12 PM

I think my battery completely died since its been idle 7 months. I am looking to buy a new battery. so any recommendations? i have a 2011 v6 camaro LT

Scotty D · 03-11-2015, 07:17 PM

Just for starting or do you have a stereo also?
If just starting red top Optima .. If you have a after market also yellow top or and XS battery... Good luck !!

JantzenOKC · 03-11-2015, 07:25 PM

When I have to buy a new battery I'll probably buy an Interstate. They have always served me well and never leave me stranded. If I knew ACDelco was the exact same battery that comes oe I might buy that but I think the ACDelco replacement batteries might not be of the same quality as oe.

SSINISTER · 03-11-2015, 07:31 PM

FWIW, the stock delco batteries have had off and on problems with different models for years. When mine kicked, i replaced the vented delco with an Optima Gel that does not need to be vented per say, as AGM batteries are effectively sealed for life and operate in any position, even upside down. ALL BATTERIES, however, CAN "vent" if overcharged. Unlikely with advanced circuitry in chargers like the deltran, but be mindful......I run interstate in my truck and my wifes tahoe. Of course they dont need to be vented so a good interstate was the best way to go for performance/price. I get 4 to 5 years on the interstates.

JM20 · 03-11-2015, 07:33 PM

Not sure if it'll work in the V6...but take a look at this...I just ordered one today:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EDIT: WOW...when I placed the order earlier, the cost was $136. Now it's listed at $215

jshaf · 03-11-2015, 07:33 PM

Duralast Gold from Autozone, mine died last summer, barely made it to the store, lights fading in and out!

NiR · 03-11-2015, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM20

Not sure if it'll work in the V6...but take a look at this...I just ordered one today:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EDIT: WOW...when I placed the order earlier, the cost was $136. Now it's listed at $215

ya price increased but is this still worth it? i dont know much about cars and this will be the first time i make any changes (using youtube obviously!).

NiR · 03-11-2015, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

When I have to buy a new battery I'll probably buy an Interstate. They have always served me well and never leave me stranded. If I knew ACDelco was the exact same battery that comes oe I might buy that but I think the ACDelco replacement batteries might not be of the same quality as oe.

what do you mean by "oe"?

NiR · 03-11-2015, 10:28 PM

also whats the difference between all these acdelcos?

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...cdelco+battery

MrIanB · 03-11-2015, 10:29 PM

Interstate or Sears Die Hard Gold series.

Ian B

Jsafe17 · 03-12-2015, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM20

Not sure if it'll work in the V6...but take a look at this...I just ordered one today:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EDIT: WOW...when I placed the order earlier, the cost was $136. Now it's listed at $215

+1

Jsafe17 · 03-12-2015, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiR

also whats the difference between all these acdelcos?

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...cdelco+battery

Only one of those are for your Camaro. You need a group 94 if you want a factory fit.

NiR · 03-12-2015, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsafe17

Only one of those are for your Camaro. You need a group 94 if you want a factory fit.

http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-94RAGM...cdelco+battery

so that one? sorry for the dumb questions.

sreautwyh · 03-12-2015, 03:37 AM

They have always served me well and never leave me stranded.

03-11-2015, 07:12 PM	#1
NiR Drives: 2011 camaro 1LT with rs Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 289	Recomendation for a new battery? I think my battery completely died since its been idle 7 months. I am looking to buy a new battery. so any recommendations? i have a 2011 v6 camaro LT

03-11-2015, 07:31 PM	#4
SSINISTER Drives: 2010 2SS/RS COUPE LS3 M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brandon,MS Posts: 25 View My Garage	FWIW, the stock delco batteries have had off and on problems with different models for years. When mine kicked, i replaced the vented delco with an Optima Gel that does not need to be vented per say, as AGM batteries are effectively sealed for life and operate in any position, even upside down. ALL BATTERIES, however, CAN "vent" if overcharged. Unlikely with advanced circuitry in chargers like the deltran, but be mindful......I run interstate in my truck and my wifes tahoe. Of course they dont need to be vented so a good interstate was the best way to go for performance/price. I get 4 to 5 years on the interstates. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Night fury cam, ported stock heads,ported tb, kooks 17/8 LT Stainless Works 3inch retro, catless mids MGW flat stick shifter BMR suspension, 1.4 SPRINGS ,strut tower brace Eaton True Trac posi, DSS shafts, 4.11 gears 18x11 ZL1 Replicas, 315/40r18 NT05R Vitesse Throttle Control Custom Viper red painted stripes, interior, hydrodip

03-11-2015, 07:33 PM	#6
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	Duralast Gold from Autozone, mine died last summer, barely made it to the store, lights fading in and out! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

03-11-2015, 07:17 PM	#2
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Just for starting or do you have a stereo also? If just starting red top Optima .. If you have a after market also yellow top or and XS battery... Good luck !!

03-11-2015, 07:25 PM	#3
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	When I have to buy a new battery I'll probably buy an Interstate. They have always served me well and never leave me stranded. If I knew ACDelco was the exact same battery that comes oe I might buy that but I think the ACDelco replacement batteries might not be of the same quality as oe.

03-11-2015, 07:33 PM	#5
JM20 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IOM Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 178	Not sure if it'll work in the V6...but take a look at this...I just ordered one today: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 EDIT: WOW...when I placed the order earlier, the cost was $136. Now it's listed at $215

03-11-2015, 10:28 PM	#9
NiR Drives: 2011 camaro 1LT with rs Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 289	also whats the difference between all these acdelcos? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...cdelco+battery

03-11-2015, 10:29 PM	#10
MrIanB Drives: 2015 Red Rock Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 428	Interstate or Sears Die Hard Gold series. Ian B

03-12-2015, 03:37 AM	#14
sreautwyh Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: m3 Posts: 4	They have always served me well and never leave me stranded.