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I have a 2005 chevy malibu 2.2 ecotec, I live in northern Minnesnowta lol.

I'm going to be upgrading my starting battery with an XS.. (Either 925 or 3400)

But I've noticed the cranking amps on the XS is lower than my current regular battery... So I'm wondering if that will have a negative impact on cold daily start ups in our frigid winters.

Thanks in advance

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Looking at your car: It takes a group 75 battery. 3400 w/ side post adapters would work. A 925 would be a bit on the small side

IMO, measure the biggest battery you can fit. Just go out there with a tape measure and grab some dimensions. Then go on XS power's site and size it up to fit your needs. You could convert your side terminal cables to the top post variety if underhood space allows

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Looking at your car: It takes a group 75 battery. 3400 w/ side post adapters would work. A 925 would be a bit on the small side

IMO, measure the biggest battery you can fit. Just go out there with a tape measure and grab some dimensions. Then go on XS power's site and size it up to fit your needs. You could convert your side terminal cables to the top post variety if underhood space allows

Yup that's what I'm thinking, cramming or modifying so I can fit a 3400 and I-bar (I can't remember if it was the 975 or 925 that is recommended, but I know I'd need a secondary battery if I went that route).

But even with a 3400, would I see starting issues at -20+ degrees? We get extremely cold and frigid in winter here, and although car is mainly garaged at home, I just don't want to end up stranded. (This is my DD)

Thanks in advance for your help

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Honestly I've never been in weather that cold. I couldn't tell you

But I do know that AGM batteries are less prone to freezing. Multiple batteries would help. So would a couple caps. Or shoot... Not sure how much you want to get into this, but my car cranks over like it's on steroids running 14v

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It will be better than a wet cell.

What I did was use one of those electric battery blankets, its like a 50w heated pad that wraps around the battery. Works great.

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Honestly I've never been in weather that cold. I couldn't tell you

But I do know that AGM batteries are less prone to freezing. Multiple batteries would help. So would a couple caps. Or shoot... Not sure how much you want to get into this, but my car cranks over like it's on steroids running 14v

Haha upping to 14v system has def crossed my mind a time or 2. Just not sure if the juice is fully worth the squeeze so to speak for this build.

I'm looking into and doing some research on the ultra caps too.. From what I've read they look extremely promising. But I'm kind of noob when it comes to that... (Always thought caps were a waste)

It will be better than a wet cell.

What I did was use one of those electric battery blankets, its like a 50w heated pad that wraps around the battery. Works great.

That's not a bad idea either... Ideally I would like to not have to use anything like that, but extreme weather calls for some extreme measures sometimes. Lake Superior is not friendly with us in the winter. 30+ mph winds and -60+ degrees with windchill at times.

(Yea I question why I live here too) lol

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The 3400 with a 551 iBar kit. Will be plenty of power and no issues in the cold. We actually have a company up in Canada that sees -20+ regularly in the winter that uses the 3400s in their machinery.

Thank you for the response Nathan.

That is awesome news, and that seals the deal in my mind! XS FTW!!

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The 3400 with a 551 iBar kit. Will be plenty of power and no issues in the cold. We actually have a company up in Canada that sees -20+ regularly in the winter that uses the 3400s in their machinery.

Went ahead and purchased, and with results like this out of the box, I must say looking forward to running more XS Power in the future.

XS FTW!!! :)

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