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<blockquote data-quote="Doxquzme" data-source="post: 8909767" data-attributes="member: 689267">An AGM is essentially a sealed lead-acid battery, and performance is slightly better than regular lead-acid batteries of equal spec. (not cost)I would argue that for under-the-hood use, you may even find a larger, standard lead-acid battery that is the same price as a smaller AGM, as they generally cost less (sometimes much less) than their AGM counterparts.Shelling out $450.00 for the XS power seems like a high-dollar investment, low return.Lithiums that are approved to use under the hood are a better option, but cost a bit of coin. Dakota Lithium, XS power, Limitless, and a host of others, I&#039;m sure, all make a couple that are approved for use under the hood.If you&#039;re going to plunk down $450 for an AGM under the hood that works slightly better than the stock LA battery, then think about shelling out $500- $700 for something like LTO that is vastly supporior to either LA or AGM replacements.You&#039;re kind of right on the cusp of where you need a 2nd battery, and in a small vehicle, not a lot of options there.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Doxquzme, post: 8909767, member: 689267"] An AGM is essentially a sealed lead-acid battery, and performance is slightly better than regular lead-acid batteries of equal spec. (not cost) I would argue that for under-the-hood use, you may even find a larger, standard lead-acid battery that is the same price as a smaller AGM, as they generally cost less (sometimes much less) than their AGM counterparts. Shelling out $450.00 for the XS power seems like a high-dollar investment, low return. Lithiums that are approved to use under the hood are a better option, but cost a bit of coin. Dakota Lithium, XS power, Limitless, and a host of others, I'm sure, all make a couple that are approved for use under the hood. If you're going to plunk down $450 for an AGM under the hood that works slightly better than the stock LA battery, then think about shelling out $500- $700 for something like LTO that is vastly supporior to either LA or AGM replacements. You're kind of right on the cusp of where you need a 2nd battery, and in a small vehicle, not a lot of options there. [/QUOTE]

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