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RogerBzSS · 03-07-2016, 11:23 AM

Looking for a few options on Battery replacements for my 2011 SS

Feedback wanted!!

Ready set Go!!

justjoshin · 03-07-2016, 11:57 AM

my original lasted over 5 years, so I went back with another from the dealership parts dept. Think it was around $160

sscamaro · 03-07-2016, 12:00 PM

My original lasted 6 years. I got a Sears replacement for $220.00. Never paid so much for a battery.

Mr. Stacy · 03-07-2016, 01:07 PM

INTERSTATE!

You should call their factory store because many times they will have a really good deal on a blem (something wrong with the label etc.)

Interstate All Battery Center
Address:
30 Nashua St.
Woburn, MA 01801

Call: 781-932-0076

Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Djinn · 03-07-2016, 01:27 PM

I have had 2 original batteries in the past 6 months put in my '11. Each went bad in 3 months almost to the day and the car would not start if it sat more than a day. Finally broke down and put in an Optima, no problems since.

Mr. Stacy · 03-07-2016, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djinn

I have had 2 original batteries in the past 6 months put in my '11. Each went bad in 3 months almost to the day and the car would not start if it sat more than a day. Finally broke down and put in an Optima, no problems since.

Optima doesn't make a direct fitment replacement. Which Optima are you using?

JLSuperfly · 03-07-2016, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djinn

I have had 2 original batteries in the past 6 months put in my '11. Each went bad in 3 months almost to the day and the car would not start if it sat more than a day. Finally broke down and put in an Optima, no problems since.

Do you mean two OEM batteries?

hammdo · 03-07-2016, 01:55 PM

I actually bought a Duracell ultra platinum. They do have a gold version..

https://www.batteriesplus.com/batter...0cca/sli94ragm

10% off code CDP10011

Not the cheapest, but cranks great... 4 year free replacement, no prorate...

-Don

yzark99 · 03-07-2016, 09:29 PM

I just replaced my stock one with this AC Delco AGM: http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-94RAGM...s_a_1_1&sr=8-1

Mr. Stacy · 03-07-2016, 10:52 PM

Lots of brands, but only three makers in the US.

Delphi, Exide and Johnson Controls. That's it.

My 5th · 03-07-2016, 11:00 PM

My original lasted six years, just replaced it with a Bosch (Exide) from Pep Boys. Chose it because it is a glass mat. So far so good.

Jsafe17 · 03-08-2016, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yzark99

I just replaced my stock one with this AC Delco AGM: http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-94RAGM...s_a_1_1&sr=8-1

+1

GraySS2011 · 03-08-2016, 11:23 AM

I went with the stock AC Delco for a replacement for my 2011 SS LS3. I got it at my local chevy parts department. It is vented and obviously fits and has the right CCA. I vote for the stock replacement.

el-guapin · 03-08-2016, 12:06 PM

I just replaced my original OEM one with this one:
H7-AGM Autozone

03-07-2016, 11:23 AM	#1
RogerBzSS Drives: 11 IBM n White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tewksbury Ma Posts: 358 View My Garage	Battery replacement options Looking for a few options on Battery replacements for my 2011 SS Feedback wanted!! Ready set Go!! __________________ Black CIA -Powder Coated Red Air Scoop - Vmax Ported Throttle Body - Ceramic Coated Dynatek Headers - High Flow Cats out thru factory Cat Back - JRE rough idle cam package - Trunion Upgrade - Valve Springs - Hardened Push rods - 3 bolt timing gear - SLP Under drive pully- Washer bottle relo kit - Hurst Short Throw Shifter with updated pin bushing from C5 member NH-SS - IdealG's improved Master Cylinder - GTO Clutch reservoir - L99 Brake Reservoir - Stainless Braided clutch line - wrapped up with a JRE Tune My SS layed down 462 hp on JRE's Superflow Dyno

03-07-2016, 11:57 AM	#2
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	my original lasted over 5 years, so I went back with another from the dealership parts dept. Think it was around $160 __________________

03-07-2016, 01:07 PM	#4
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	INTERSTATE! You should call their factory store because many times they will have a really good deal on a blem (something wrong with the label etc.) Interstate All Battery Center Address: 30 Nashua St. Woburn, MA 01801 Call: 781-932-0076 Hours: Weekdays: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunday: Closed __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

03-07-2016, 01:55 PM	#8
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	I actually bought a Duracell ultra platinum. They do have a gold version.. https://www.batteriesplus.com/batter...0cca/sli94ragm 10% off code CDP10011 Not the cheapest, but cranks great... 4 year free replacement, no prorate... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-07-2016, 09:29 PM	#9
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	I just replaced my stock one with this AC Delco AGM: http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-94RAGM...s_a_1_1&sr=8-1 __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

03-07-2016, 12:00 PM	#3
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	My original lasted 6 years. I got a Sears replacement for $220.00. Never paid so much for a battery.

03-07-2016, 01:27 PM	#5
Djinn Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tunnel Hill, GA Posts: 90 View My Garage	I have had 2 original batteries in the past 6 months put in my '11. Each went bad in 3 months almost to the day and the car would not start if it sat more than a day. Finally broke down and put in an Optima, no problems since.

03-07-2016, 10:52 PM	#10
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	Lots of brands, but only three makers in the US. Delphi, Exide and Johnson Controls. That's it. __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

03-07-2016, 11:00 PM	#11
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	My original lasted six years, just replaced it with a Bosch (Exide) from Pep Boys. Chose it because it is a glass mat. So far so good. __________________ Meh

03-08-2016, 11:23 AM	#13
GraySS2011 Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chelmsford MA Posts: 504 View My Garage	I went with the stock AC Delco for a replacement for my 2011 SS LS3. I got it at my local chevy parts department. It is vented and obviously fits and has the right CCA. I vote for the stock replacement.

03-08-2016, 12:06 PM	#14
el-guapin Trust No One! Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NOLA Posts: 531	I just replaced my original OEM one with this one: H7-AGM Autozone __________________