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Hey guys, I bought a Kinetic HC2000 that handles up to 2000 watts and 102ah from my car audio dealer/friend for $145. I had doubts it would fit, but for $145 for this battery is just something I couldn't pass up on.

 

So my alternator arrives at his shop tomorrow so I will be installing my Mechman 270a H.O. alternator and my battery. I didn't want to replace my stock battery, because it was recently replaced about 6 months ago, but I know I can't add an AGM battery to a spiral cell battery. So its either

 

A) keep the weak stock AC Delco @ 615 cca and add the biggest Optima Yellow Top I can fit in the auxiliary battery tray. Stock Batt: 615 CCA + Optima: 750cca = 1365cca

B) Purchase 2 AGM batteries replacing the stock battery. Was going to go with two Kinetic HC2000's since I already paid him for the battery. If it doesnt fit, I'll get my money back. So now I have searched for other alternatives and found that I can run two Stinger SPP1200 that are rated for 2400 watts each for a total of 4800 watts

 

The Kinetic HC2000 is measured at 12"x6.5"x8.2" ($145 for the first battery and $255 for a total of $400)

Stock Battery I measured today @ 10.75"Lx6.5"Wx6.75"T

2nd Battery tray measures at 11"x8"x8"

Stinger SPP1200 measures and fits both trays at 6.75”H x 7.75”W x6.5”D ($196 each x's 2 = $392)

Optima Yellow Top D34/78 measures at L-10 in.; W-6 7/8 in.; H-7 13/16 in. ($200, but wouldnt be enough with my stock battery.)

 

So I am just wondering what everyone else's experiences have been when upgrading to a 2 battery setup, primarily for car audio purposes since we are looking at audio batteries.

 

Any input guys?

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Nevermind. After more searching with various tag words, I found my answer. Looks like it would be an XS3400. The capacity is a bit low though. I was expecting alot more out of such a stout battery. Was trying to get a little closer to 100ah.

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Thanks, I appreciate it.

 

If you are in the DFW area, I can refer you over to the body shop that did it. Now that they have a bit of practice, they can get it right. I know the owner of the body shop so I got a good price.

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