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If the alternator can't supply enough current to keep your voltage above 12.8V-13V.

I hope you have a good strong stock alternator for 2000W. What alternator do you have, how much current does it produce?

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well, an amp with that for a power rating helps :P and a good electrical, they higher ur voltage can stay, they better, most people cant seen to get away with running 2krms daily without an upgraded alt/battery, and big 3, id recommend both :) im a little overkill on my alt and battery i think, but oh well lol.

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You should upgrade your alternator when your total vehicle amp draw exceeds that of your alternator.

Things to consider:

  • Stock Vehicle Electronics
  • eFan add on
  • HID lights
  • Subwoofer amp(s)
  • Mid/High amp(s)
  • additional batteries
  • other electrical add ons

CURRENT SYSTEM:

  • Alternator:
    1. Stock alt on mids/highs
    2. Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v
  • Batteries: (2) XS D1400s
  • Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks
  • Headunit: 80-PRS
  • Sub Amp: DC 5.0k
  • Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones
  • Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal.
  • Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4
  • Active Components:
    • Mids RE XXX 6.5c
    • Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar)
  • Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab.

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when you need more than 1 extra battery i would get a HO alt.

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Sorry to thread jack but how can you tell if you NEED an alternator or adding a battery ?

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