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scuba264 · 02-25-2014, 08:41 PM

Just changed out my battery for the first time. Holy massive heavy battery! Wish I would have weighed it, wonder if I can find the weight on the internets. I always wondered how it was helping weight balance being in the trunk. I get it after lugging the old one out and new one in!

amz · 02-25-2014, 08:42 PM

I hear the Optima ones weight a lot less.

scuba264 · 02-25-2014, 08:44 PM

FYI, 49.1lbs

WHAMMO · 02-25-2014, 08:47 PM

Get the 17lbs one like a did.

SWAT · 02-25-2014, 09:11 PM

Why did you replace it already?

wayne watson · 02-25-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba264

Just changed out my battery for the first time. Holy massive heavy battery! Wish I would have weighed it, wonder if I can find the weight on the internets. I always wondered how it was helping weight balance being in the trunk. I get it after lugging the old one out and new one in!

Plus, where you gonna put it under the hood?

11TexaSS · 02-25-2014, 10:38 PM

What did you replace it with?

ssrs2lt · 02-26-2014, 03:16 AM

I prefer the solar enhanced battery 5 ounces plus a sweet wing add on..

BLU DUCE · 02-26-2014, 06:46 AM

Just make sure what ever battery you replace it with is vented like the original.

TooCool5 · 02-26-2014, 07:55 AM

The Delco battery away from the engine heat will last a long time.
Why did you replace it?

IH8OPEC · 02-26-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by spike III

Just make sure what ever battery you replace it with is vented like the original.

Bah, What's a little hydrogen build up going to hurt?

DJ-Silver 2SS · 02-26-2014, 09:41 AM

I feel OPs pain, I had to replace the battery in my 10 SS at the 30 month mark.... It, the battery, decided it did not want to hold a charge anymore.... Just one of those things.

FB3 · 02-26-2014, 08:06 PM

There is a tremendous amount of load on car batteries in the new generation vehicles. So many computers, power steering, accessories, etc. The alternator will carry the load in most driving conditions, but if you drive mostly short distances the battery will discharge more than the alternator can charge it.

Also, most new cars are programed to use power from the battery and not the alternator until the battery discharges to a predetermined level. This keeps the alternator off line and reduces drag on the engine, helping with fuel economy. Granted, the little improvement in fuel economy is minute, but the manufacturers have to squeeze every drop out of a gallon of gas to comply with oppressive government requirements.

I don't drive very much, so every week or so I will connect my Battery Tender to it to bring it up to a full charge. It always starts with a steady red light, indicating less that 80% charge.

Dimitrim · 02-26-2014, 08:23 PM

Nickle Cadium batteries are the lightest and smallest batteries made. Very expensive though.

02-25-2014, 08:41 PM	#1
scuba264 Drives: Manual 2011 CGM LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Steeler Country Posts: 570 View My Garage	Ok, so the battery in the trunk makes sense! Just changed out my battery for the first time. Holy massive heavy battery! Wish I would have weighed it, wonder if I can find the weight on the internets. I always wondered how it was helping weight balance being in the trunk. I get it after lugging the old one out and new one in! __________________ My Garage \| Audio Build

02-25-2014, 08:44 PM	#3
scuba264 Drives: Manual 2011 CGM LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Steeler Country Posts: 570 View My Garage	FYI, 49.1lbs __________________ My Garage \| Audio Build

02-25-2014, 08:47 PM	#4
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	Get the 17lbs one like a did. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

02-26-2014, 06:46 AM	#9
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	Just make sure what ever battery you replace it with is vented like the original. __________________

02-26-2014, 07:55 AM	#10
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	The Delco battery away from the engine heat will last a long time. Why did you replace it? __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

02-25-2014, 08:42 PM	#2
amz Factory Correct Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 666	I hear the Optima ones weight a lot less.

02-25-2014, 09:11 PM	#5
SWAT Drives: 2011 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,708	Why did you replace it already?

02-25-2014, 10:38 PM	#7
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	What did you replace it with?

02-26-2014, 03:16 AM	#8
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	I prefer the solar enhanced battery 5 ounces plus a sweet wing add on..

02-26-2014, 09:41 AM	#12
DJ-Silver 2SS Ah DJ-IOM ZL1 haha Drives: 13 IOM ZL1 M6 & 10 SIM 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hope Mills, NC Posts: 580 View My Garage	I feel OPs pain, I had to replace the battery in my 10 SS at the 30 month mark.... It, the battery, decided it did not want to hold a charge anymore.... Just one of those things. __________________ 2013 IOM ZL1 #002415 Born 09/13/12 2010 SIM 2SS/RS #005549 Born 05/02/09

02-26-2014, 08:06 PM	#13
FB3 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS LS3, BRM, NPP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 411	There is a tremendous amount of load on car batteries in the new generation vehicles. So many computers, power steering, accessories, etc. The alternator will carry the load in most driving conditions, but if you drive mostly short distances the battery will discharge more than the alternator can charge it. Also, most new cars are programed to use power from the battery and not the alternator until the battery discharges to a predetermined level. This keeps the alternator off line and reduces drag on the engine, helping with fuel economy. Granted, the little improvement in fuel economy is minute, but the manufacturers have to squeeze every drop out of a gallon of gas to comply with oppressive government requirements. I don't drive very much, so every week or so I will connect my Battery Tender to it to bring it up to a full charge. It always starts with a steady red light, indicating less that 80% charge. __________________ Experience is the best teacher but the tuition is very high.

02-26-2014, 08:23 PM	#14
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	Nickle Cadium batteries are the lightest and smallest batteries made. Very expensive though.