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Byron@XSPower 07-19-2011 01:23 PM

(1) D2700 vs (2) Stock Batteries in '95 12v Cummins
 
For those of you asking how 1 XSPower battery would perform in a diesel application:

I recently replaced my 2 stock flooded style batteries with 1 used D2700 battery (stock size, group 27) The truck is a '95 Dodge 2500 with the 12v Cummins engine.

Voltage drop on start up with 2 stock batteries:


After replacing them with 1 D2700:


Notice that the (2) stock batteries performed worse than (1) D2700. The single D2700 did .6-.8 volts better on cranking!

Showing it is a direct replacement, even works with the stock hold down:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...ledPull092.jpg

Stay tuned, I will update this thread as time goes on. It will be a long term, daily driver test, including sub-freezing starts...

bsmith 07-19-2011 09:09 PM

How much are they?

TheBigNasty 07-19-2011 09:11 PM

This!

Byron@XSPower 07-20-2011 08:43 AM

$339.99. I can sell direct, or refer you to a dealer in your area!

Atchley 07-20-2011 08:55 AM

Wow. I would like to swap my truck to one battery so I'm gonna be watching your test for sure. Heck I may stop in one day and check ya'll out.

Byron@XSPower 07-20-2011 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atchley (Post 1511791)
Wow. I would like to swap my truck to one battery so I'm gonna be watching your test for sure. Heck I may stop in one day and check ya'll out.

Sure, come on by!

RedBowTies88 07-20-2011 09:10 AM

how old were the 2 flooded batteries?

Byron@XSPower 07-20-2011 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBowTies88 (Post 1511806)
how old were the 2 flooded batteries?

The one on the driverside was just under 2 years old. I would say the other one was older, but couldn't find a date of manufacture on it.

The D2700 I put in there was returned by a customer and close to 2 years old.:hehe:

joefarmer 07-20-2011 10:02 PM

Is there a special charger required? How about jumping a vehicle with an XSPower battery?

TheBigNasty 07-20-2011 10:11 PM

What is the weight of this battery vs a stock style battery?

bsmith 07-20-2011 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigNasty (Post 1512655)
What is the weight of this battery vs a stock style battery?

I think its 60lbs for the d2700, not postive though.

Byron@XSPower 07-21-2011 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsmith (Post 1512665)
I think its 60lbs for the d2700, not postive though.

around 70lbs for the D2700.

My stock style battery weighs in at about 51lbs.

Byron@XSPower 07-21-2011 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joefarmer (Post 1512644)
Is there a special charger required? How about jumping a vehicle with an XSPower battery?

No problems jumping them.

You can charge the XSPower batteries with your stock alternator. If you need to charge the battery out of the vehicle, they do require a charger recommended for AGM use.

Countryboy07 07-21-2011 11:20 AM

Do you have any dealers in Northern IN? My Truck is going to need to have the passenger side battery relocated to the drivers side, but if I could get away with one battery, that would be great!

Byron@XSPower 07-21-2011 12:34 PM

I've got a dealer in Hammond, IN.

Vehicle Specialties, Inc.

(219)-845-4473

I've also got somebody in Chicago, depending on how Northern you are in Indiana...

madmikeismad 07-21-2011 01:54 PM

Can you do a long term -30*F test?

I need a battery that isn't ruined after every winter. This is 2 winters in a row now I've had to replace both batteries due to freezing.

Byron@XSPower 07-21-2011 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmikeismad (Post 1513249)
Can you do a long term -30*F test?

I need a battery that isn't ruined after every winter. This is 2 winters in a row now I've had to replace both batteries due to freezing.

I'd run (2) D2700 in your truck. The battery problems would disappear.

I'll get some good videos of cold starts in my truck when winter hits.

madmikeismad 07-21-2011 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Byron@XSPower (Post 1513301)
I'd run (2) D2700 in your truck. The battery problems would disappear.

I'll get some good videos of cold starts in my truck when winter hits.

Extreme cold won't ruin these? Are they dry?

Byron@XSPower 07-21-2011 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmikeismad (Post 1513333)
Extreme cold won't ruin these? Are they dry?

Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM). They don't contain the "flooded electrolyte" that often damages conventional batteries in extreme cold weather. The glass mat absorbs the electrolyte, so it can't freeze/expand and damage the battery.

madmikeismad 07-21-2011 07:08 PM

hmmmm, you're starting to sell me. That price is enough to cause an aneurysm though LOL


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