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07-19-2011, 01:23 PM
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Name: Byron@XSPower
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(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:
Stay tuned, I will update this thread as time goes on. It will be a long term, daily driver test, including sub-freezing starts...
Last edited by Byron@XSPower; 07-19-2011 at 01:27 PM.
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07-19-2011, 09:09 PM
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Name: bsmith
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How much are they?
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07-19-2011, 09:11 PM
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Name: TheBigNasty
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This!
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07-20-2011, 08:43 AM
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Name: Byron@XSPower
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$339.99. I can sell direct, or refer you to a dealer in your area!
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07-20-2011, 08:55 AM
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Name: Atchley
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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.
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07-20-2011, 09:08 AM
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Name: Byron@XSPower
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Atchley
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.
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Sure, come on by!
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07-20-2011, 09:10 AM
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Name: RedBowTies88
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how old were the 2 flooded batteries?
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07-20-2011, 09:30 AM
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Name: Byron@XSPower
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedBowTies88
how old were the 2 flooded batteries?
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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.
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07-20-2011, 10:02 PM
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Name: joefarmer
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Is there a special charger required? How about jumping a vehicle with an XSPower battery?
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07-20-2011, 10:11 PM
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Name: TheBigNasty
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What is the weight of this battery vs a stock style battery?
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07-20-2011, 10:27 PM
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Name: bsmith
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBigNasty
What is the weight of this battery vs a stock style battery?
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I think its 60lbs for the d2700, not postive though.
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RIP DEX
2001 2500 2wd
Diesel pro's cam
Walbro 392
Goff diesel injection
160hp pump
6x.013's by Weston
HTT 62/71/13 over FI 82/92/1.10
Levi's turbo blankets!
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07-21-2011, 09:45 AM
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Name: Byron@XSPower
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith
I think its 60lbs for the d2700, not postive though.
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around 70lbs for the D2700.
My stock style battery weighs in at about 51lbs.
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07-21-2011, 09:53 AM
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Name: Byron@XSPower
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joefarmer
Is there a special charger required? How about jumping a vehicle with an XSPower battery?
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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.
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07-21-2011, 11:20 AM
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Name: Countryboy07
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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!
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07-21-2011, 12:34 PM
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Name: Byron@XSPower
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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...
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07-21-2011, 01:54 PM
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Name: madmikeismad
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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.
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Last edited by madmikeismad; 07-21-2011 at 01:56 PM.
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07-21-2011, 02:29 PM
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Name: Byron@XSPower
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Quote:
Originally Posted by madmikeismad
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.
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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.
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07-21-2011, 02:56 PM
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Name: madmikeismad
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Byron@XSPower
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.
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Extreme cold won't ruin these? Are they dry?
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07-21-2011, 03:05 PM
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Name: Byron@XSPower
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Quote:
Originally Posted by madmikeismad
Extreme cold won't ruin these? Are they dry?
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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.
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07-21-2011, 07:08 PM
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Name: madmikeismad
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hmmmm, you're starting to sell me. That price is enough to cause an aneurysm though
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