Mad_Mike Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 No. I wouldn't add more batteries until you... get a HO alt! All of these people saying do batts first are not really wrong, but that's not the way it should be done. An alternator is going to be cheaper than 5 batteries. Upgrading from a 105-130 alt to a 270 amp alt will eliminate the need for so many batteries so in the long run you will be SAVING MONEY. Also, cal's theory that adding more batts isn't going to help the 12.8v situation is wrong. It actually will, not for long.. but it will. The more batteries, the more available current. Which means voltage isn't going to get used up as fast. If you're just trying to "help it a little", and money is tight then go ahead and add a battery.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 No. I wouldn't add more batteries until you... get a HO alt! All of these people saying do batts first are not really wrong, but that's not the way it should be done. An alternator is going to be cheaper than 5 batteries. Upgrading from a 105-130 alt to a 270 amp alt will eliminate the need for so many batteries so in the long run you will be SAVING MONEY. Also, cal's theory that adding more batts isn't going to help the 12.8v situation is wrong. It actually will, not for long.. but it will. The more batteries, the more available current. Which means voltage isn't going to get used up as fast. If you're just trying to "help it a little", and money is tight then go ahead and add a battery.. thanks for the explanation. that is all im really trying to do is help the situation. idk if im even gunna have this car for long. i just wanted to know if adding a kinetick HC1400 or XS D5100 will keep my voltage above/at 13 then id be happy Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9515ROB Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 i would probably do 16 batts and 4 quad alt kits with 400amp alts Quote - 1998 Ford Mustang - Time to rebuild. 4 15s and alot of power TEAM DTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 i would probably do 16 batts and 4 quad alt kits with 400amp alts wheere should i look to find these quad alt kits for my car? and what kinda bats. im in college so i need a cheap bat if im buying 16 Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9515ROB Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 im fucking with you bud. Every other guy on here says shit like that. If you really want a good opinion on what to get then i will give you my advice if you havent made your mind up yet Quote - 1998 Ford Mustang - Time to rebuild. 4 15s and alot of power TEAM DTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 im fucking with you bud. Every other guy on here says shit like that. If you really want a good opinion on what to get then i will give you my advice if you havent made your mind up yet i know your fucking with me. did i not make my reply sarcastic enough? but yea i didnt buy anyhting yet. just considering adding an xs D5100 or a kinetik HC1400. im trying to cram in a small space. but wouldd appreciate advice. also i don't think a new alt is in future. funds and car might be sold soon. id like to go with kinetik bat for that reason if they arent too bad Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9515ROB Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Your worried about dropping to 12.8??? I would beat at that voltage all day if i was able to maintain it. Yeah if you got a 1400 or something similar that would be enough more than likely I wouldnt start worrying till you get in the low 12s or 11s. The new DD amps are very strong and will handle the lower voltage Quote - 1998 Ford Mustang - Time to rebuild. 4 15s and alot of power TEAM DTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Your worried about dropping to 12.8??? I would beat at that voltage all day if i was able to maintain it. Yeah if you got a 1400 or something similar that would be enough more than likely I wouldnt start worrying till you get in the low 12s or 11s. The new DD amps are very strong and will handle the lower voltage ok perfect thanks. people are freking out on me running it on a stock alt with amp at .5 ohm. it doesnt get hot nor does my voltage drop below 12.8 i just want to get a lil extra juice out of it by running the extra batt Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMI CUSTOMS Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 I can maintain 12.8 with my truck off and playing full tilt with 8k worth of amps. Done it several times at worlds and midwest finals. Quote TEAM SOUNDQUBED -- TEAM SOUTH TEAM S.O.B. - Founder & Captain 3x Streetbeat World Record Holder 2017 MWSPL 1st place Mayhem & 4th Xtreme 4 2016 MWSPL 1st place Mayhem/2nd Adv 4/2nd Xtreme 4 2015 MWSPL 2nd place Mayhem & 4th Xtreme 4 2014 USACI 2nd place Streetbeat 5 - 162.6 db 2014 MWSPL 2nd place Xtreme 4 - 144.9 db 2013 USACI 1st place Streetbeat 4 - 161.9 db 2013 USACI 1st place Street Q+ - 162.8 db 2013 MWSPL 3rd Kaos2 & 4th Xtreme 4 2011 USACI 2nd place MOD 1001-2k - 160.0 db 2011 MWSPL 4th place: Adv3 - 157.8 db, Kaos2 - 150s db, Xtreme4 - 140s db 2010 ARSPL 1st place 501-750 - 160.3 db Arkansas loudest Best score to date 164.4 db - Termlab Outlaw Streetbeat 4 - 161.9 db Streetbeat 5 - 162.6 db MWSPL on Dash Legal door open (Music) - 162.5 db Sealed on dash Legal (Music) - 161.1 db - Termlab THE BLACK NASTY CURRENT BUILD & FAB The Black Nasty (6) 15 Rebuild Log 2012 (4) 15 Walled Sierra Build Log Evo X build log Facebook page The Black Nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 I can maintain 12.8 with my truck off and playing full tilt with 8k worth of amps. Done it several times at worlds and midwest finals. nice. i wish i had cash to do that Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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