Saturn Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Big 3 upgrade, all wire is 0gauge, I didnt do any battery or alt upgrades yet. I wasnt planning on it for this build, and yes I know running 2k off my stock alternator is asking for alot, I might have to buy a battery or do you think i would be alright for now? Quote (4) Quantum Audio 1" Tweeters (2) RF P1 6.5" Speakers (2) Orion Cobalt 12" CO124s Audiopipe APSM-4050 (Component Amp) Audiopipe APSM-1300 (Subs Amp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iKidwell Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 i ran like 1.3k each to 2 level 3's for about 3 days, took like 30 minutes of straight poundin to get smelly..and coils still look fine lol Quote c'mon now, if i was shooting an 8 year old, it wouldnt be MY 8 year old. i recently got a Pyle PL1590BL and i was building an enclosure for it tuned to 25 hz. i didn't have any tools to cut a circle so i hit it with a big hammer. 2003 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan Build in Progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2k6 Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 3x10s imo whats your alt putting out and whats your batt hold? Quote Live life to the full... Then TURN THAT BITCH UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownengine Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 2000 on a stock alt is asking for alot. You would definitly get some voltage drop. And adding a second battery only stressing the alternator more. Alternator first, then batteries. You dont need a massive alt. Maybe around 180 amps? Anyone agree? Quote 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 I know this is a stupid question and ill prob get shit for saying this but I have a 4farad capacitor that I can use, do they even make a difference? Quote (4) Quantum Audio 1" Tweeters (2) RF P1 6.5" Speakers (2) Orion Cobalt 12" CO124s Audiopipe APSM-4050 (Component Amp) Audiopipe APSM-1300 (Subs Amp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownengine Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Capacitors are along the same lines as batteries. They only put more stress on your alternator so they can actually hurt you. Like I said, alternator first, then batteries. Quote 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 I just replied to your pm. For what you are wanting to do I would go with the 3 Level 3 10s on a 2k. They will handle the 2k just fine. Yeah i got the pm, thanks alot for the response. Do you think i could hit my target of 140db with those 3 10s? on 2k? just a wild guess As long as you build the box right I dont see that being a problem. The DC site says level 3's are 600 watts RMS and 1200 watts peak. I would say you should be ok running 850 RMS IF your smart about it. Hows your electrical? Agreed...as long as it is CLEAN power 2000 on a stock alt is asking for alot. You would definitly get some voltage drop. And adding a second battery only stressing the alternator more. Alternator first, then batteries. You dont need a massive alt. Maybe around 180 amps? Anyone agree? How does adding a second battery stress the alt more??? I had no problems running 4 XS D3100s with a stock 120amp alt in a mini van. I know this is a stupid question and ill prob get shit for saying this but I have a 4farad capacitor that I can use, do they even make a difference? Stay away from caps. You will get WAY more performace from an additional good battery. I am running a 2k and 175.4 in my car on a stock alt with a XS 3400 up front and 375 in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 What do you mean by clean power? Like make sure my amp is adjusted right with an o-scope and my gains and everything Quote (4) Quantum Audio 1" Tweeters (2) RF P1 6.5" Speakers (2) Orion Cobalt 12" CO124s Audiopipe APSM-4050 (Component Amp) Audiopipe APSM-1300 (Subs Amp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 What do you mean by clean power? Like make sure my amp is adjusted right with an o-scope and my gains and everything Exactly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Yea thats not a problem at all .. I can easily adjust it I have a volt meter and an o scope available .. So how bad would u guys rag on me for putting a Hifonics HFI2000 on the 3 10" since I can get it for less than $100 bucks Quote (4) Quantum Audio 1" Tweeters (2) RF P1 6.5" Speakers (2) Orion Cobalt 12" CO124s Audiopipe APSM-4050 (Component Amp) Audiopipe APSM-1300 (Subs Amp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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