floydzepplin

I had to replace my battery and went with the optima but I am having trouble mounting it. Before I modify the hold down I thouhgt I'd see if anyone else has a recommended solution.

BTW the battery hold down in my 2001 Z06 seems to be pretty simple. I'm surprised they will let you on the track with only that rubber thing to hold down the battery

QS01Z06

try moving the battery around.. mine fit in perfectly at first i had the back of the battery(part near the cowl) not seated.. once i got it seated the hold down bolted right in...

Fast Lane

I'm using this battery which fits perfectly.

gasboy

my optima red top bolted right in.

pwrshhftd

them optimas sure is heavy

jim482

:thumbs:

mine did as well...

I also got the Optima hold down clamp just in case of a "fit" problem. The stock hold down worked just fine.

WWK888

Same here, my yellow top fit like the stock battery. Just play with it a little and make sure it seats in properly.

slong

What is the weight of the Nascar Batt? :lurk:

JimBacus

:lurk:

Z06ufgrad2002

and what are the specs? CCA etc.

C5Longhorn

I didn't have any problems installing the Optima. Also, its a very heavy battery, which sucks for the weight added.

Z.06

There are two different models of Optima Red Tops that I see people putting into the C5. Remy Battery recommended I put in the 75/35-925, which fit perfectly after a little wiggling around. People are also putting in the 34/78-1050, which has more cranking power, but weighs 6 - 8 lbs more. I decided I didn't need more cranking power and wanted to respect the original goal for lowering the car weight on my Z06. :D

0Gary@ronal

I use the RED TOP, easy to install, works great.
http://www.ronalusa.com/cars/chevy_c5_z06_vette.html
:cheers: