severancej Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 I need to get a new battery very soon and, I need some help making a decision on which I should get. I have a 98 dodge 1500 ext cab, it's a 5.2 motor and recently the alternator went. At autozone I found it had 95A alternator. The 5.9 motor had a 135A alternator and same mounts so that is what is in there now. I did big 3 in 4 gauge rf wire added a frame, engine, and body ground. I have a rockford T500-1bdcp 800wrms @ 1 ohm 2 sundown E12 4cf net box 35hz. This truck is my daily driver, 15 minute to work so it may not charge a lot I want to add a T400-4 next so, with this equipment what model is sufficient? Quote 98' dodge ram 140A alt Big 3 XS D2700 JVC kd-r310 Rockford T500-1BDCP 2 Sundown E12 Ported 4cubes 35hz Rockford P400-4 2 Infinity reference 3way 6x9 2 Polk DB 5 1/4 2x layer dynamat all doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 message XS power batteries, and see what will fit under your hood. my buddy has the 99 with the 5.2, and his alt says 135 amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan @ XSpower Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 D2700 fits in the stock location and is the stock size battery for that year and model. That will be more than enough power for you system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severancej Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thank you nathan. When I buy this battery will I have to have it initially charged? Do these batteries need to be charged on any basis as a daily driver? I don't know anyone with a charger... Quote 98' dodge ram 140A alt Big 3 XS D2700 JVC kd-r310 Rockford T500-1BDCP 2 Sundown E12 Ported 4cubes 35hz Rockford P400-4 2 Infinity reference 3way 6x9 2 Polk DB 5 1/4 2x layer dynamat all doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan @ XSpower Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 They do not have to be charged, but it is always a good idea to top any battery off with a charge every now and then. Maybe once a month or so, but no they do not have to be charged with a charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severancej Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Ok so I saved up enough, im about to buy the d2700!! How long can I expect this battery to last me here in OH with the system I have? And were online should I purchase? Quote 98' dodge ram 140A alt Big 3 XS D2700 JVC kd-r310 Rockford T500-1BDCP 2 Sundown E12 Ported 4cubes 35hz Rockford P400-4 2 Infinity reference 3way 6x9 2 Polk DB 5 1/4 2x layer dynamat all doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrClean636 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I got my XS batteries from AudioSavings.com, they are an authorized dealer and offer free shipping! I had to pay sales tax bc I live in NY so I doubt you would have to. Here is the link for the exact battery there: D2700 Quote Car: 2011 Ford Taurus SEL / Alt: DC Power 270XP (Will be here 7/17!!!) Deck: Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH / Amps: (1) DC 5.0k, (1) RF T400-2 Speaks: RF T2652-S 6.5" and RF T1692 6x9" Subs: (2) DC XLm2 15's / Batts: (2) XS XP3000's Wiring: Kolossus Fleks Kable 1/0 (2 runs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan @ XSpower Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Three year warranty on the battery and they are manufactured for a 10 year life. Of course how you take care of the battery has a lot to do with how long it lasts. Average is probably 5-6 years of life. SonicElectronix is the site sponsor and should have them in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severancej Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Thanks for the d2700 it was at 12.70v threw it in and first of all, it was a nice solid heavy ass battery! My voltage was stable on my 500bdcp I'm going to have to upgrade to some 0 gauge runs and 0 to 4 gauge adapters! Thanks xs power Quote 98' dodge ram 140A alt Big 3 XS D2700 JVC kd-r310 Rockford T500-1BDCP 2 Sundown E12 Ported 4cubes 35hz Rockford P400-4 2 Infinity reference 3way 6x9 2 Polk DB 5 1/4 2x layer dynamat all doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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