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right now i have 2 15 re audio sxx's hooked up to a kicker kx1200.1 and i already have serious voltage drops. when i upgrade my amp i know i need a ho alt. my only problem is i have no idea what size i should get? also i have 2 yellow top batteries just laying around can i use these for my battery bank rather than buying something else? any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

2005 ford explorer xlt limited 4x4

2 xs power d3400s

2 runs of shca

mid/ highs- infinity 6x8 3 ways

2 18 ssa icons

2 aq 1200.1 @ 2 ohms

10 cubes tuned to 36 hrz

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You need a good agm battery under the hood, and then yes, you can use the yellow tops...although they would not be ideal.

Do the big 3 in 1/0, as well.

With all of that, I can't imagine there would be much voltage drop, if any at all...with the 1200.1

Depending on how much power you are upgrading to, you may need a high output alternator. Check out singer alternators.

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well i'm actually looking in to just giving this system to the ole lady and setting up for 2 ssa xcon 18's so i'm looking at around 4k. any suggestion on how to run 1/0 in an explorer?

2005 ford explorer xlt limited 4x4

2 xs power d3400s

2 runs of shca

mid/ highs- infinity 6x8 3 ways

2 18 ssa icons

2 aq 1200.1 @ 2 ohms

10 cubes tuned to 36 hrz

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4kw is going to be pullin around 350 amps itself.. Depending on what alt you get will determine your battery bank.. Generally a large yellow top is good for like 1kw each I think when added as secondary battery's..

So keep in mind you going to need to support around a 400-430 amp current draw..

Btw there is a section for electrical so general audio is not the place for this thread..

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350 amps?

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