LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

LS4 Performance Grand Prix GXP | Monte Carlo SS | Impala SS | LaCrosse Super

Battery Voltage?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 01:41 PM
Share
  #1  
plmrass's Avatar
plmrass
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: rolling meadows
Default Battery Voltage?
What should the battery voltage be while driving and parked anybody know?? I was driving today and it was only at like 12.7-8 seems little low. It used to be in the 14's last week or so, thinking battery might be on the way out?? Any reccomendations for a batter decent priced not a 160 red top that I wont need. lol Thanks Jeff
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 01:44 PM
Share
  #2  
Aaron_Provost's Avatar
Aaron_Provost
Launching!
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 282
Likes: 1
From: Waco, TX
Default
when my battery is charging it'll be in the low 14's, when its charged it will drop to high 12's
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 03:41 PM
Share
  #3  
Nick_Nasty's_GXP's Avatar
Nick_Nasty's_GXP
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 725
Likes: 0
From: Buffalo NY
Default
Mine ranges anywhere from 12's to low 15's
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 03:47 PM
Share
  #4  
94ss06gxp's Avatar
94ss06gxp
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,351
Likes: 0
From: Mid MI
Default
redtop or fail
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:32 PM
Share
  #5  
2005gxp's Avatar
2005gxp
TECH Resident
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 803
Likes: 0
From: Ontario, Canada
Default
i have a redtop now its sweet, go have your charging system tested.
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:48 PM
Share
  #6  
Mgpeagle's Avatar
Mgpeagle
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,406
Likes: 0
From: Ain't tellin'
Default
I have a Optima Yellow Top and it works great! I get between 12.8 - 15.1 volts or so . It all depends how hot or cold it is outside. I never had a problem with it. The old Delco one lasted me almost 4.5 years.

-Mike
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 05:26 PM
Share
  #7  
Hawkins04's Avatar
Hawkins04
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,467
Likes: 0
From: Lawrencevile, GA
Default
im between 12-15 range with the factory battery about 4.5 years old
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jul 29, 2010 | 05:32 PM
Share
  #8  
Nick_Nasty's_GXP's Avatar
Nick_Nasty's_GXP
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 725
Likes: 0
From: Buffalo NY
Default
It's a bitch when you change it too. Mine died last summer when I was about to leave for work. When I got home it took me quite a while to get the bitch out.
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 08:37 PM
Share
  #9  
plmrass's Avatar
plmrass
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: rolling meadows
Default
Well I went and got my system tested and he said everythings good but the battery will need help in the winter the cca's have dropped so he suggested getting one by winter. So I guess Ill start doin some research for a good decent priced battery. Thanks Jeff
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 08:46 PM
Share
  #10  
94ss06gxp's Avatar
94ss06gxp
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,351
Likes: 0
From: Mid MI
Default
Originally Posted by plmrass
Well I went and got my system tested and he said everythings good but the battery will need help in the winter the cca's have dropped so he suggested getting one by winter. So I guess Ill start doin some research for a good decent priced battery. Thanks Jeff
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 08:55 PM
Share
  #11  
ohyeahjay's Avatar
ohyeahjay
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
Default
just bought my optima red top tonight at walmart. Had to cut into my magnaflow stash to get it. These things aren't cheap.
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 08:59 PM
Share
  #12  
plmrass's Avatar
plmrass
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: rolling meadows
Default
LMAO That actually made me lmao I would love to get one I just cant justify 160 for it. Does anyone know where to get one cheaper?? I dont know if they still make them but everything ive read on costco's kirkland batteries is great that if they fail get a full refund not prorated. Im still searching my friend says interstate megatron batteries are great. Gonna start searching. Jeff
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 09:21 PM
Share
  #13  
Brian396's Avatar
Brian396
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 749
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa IL
Default
IDK if you have a Farm & fleet in your area? But it was $60 cheaper than Auto Zone. Terminals on the wrong side but its ok.
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 10:54 PM
Share
  #14  
BigBlackBoxChevy's Avatar
BigBlackBoxChevy
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Default
I just replaced mine, total PITA, get the beer flowing. I went with an AC Delco, 7yr warranty. $92. Hopefully thats the last time I'll ever have to put a battery in this thing.
Reply
0
Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:07 AM
Share
  #15  
94ss06gxp's Avatar
94ss06gxp
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,351
Likes: 0
From: Mid MI
Default
Originally Posted by Brian396
IDK if you have a Farm & fleet in your area? But it was $60 cheaper than Auto Zone. Terminals on the wrong side but its ok.
thats how mine is, mine also has side and top terminals, and it was about 30 bucks cheaper.
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
LS4 Performance
View Next Unread
The nicest looking Monte I have ever seen...




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:51 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE