Wiseracing2 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm limited to only a battery or alternator by itself, i cant afford both, So which should I get? Im looking at a 250 amp alternator or a XS power D3400 but dont know which is more needed... I have voltage drop at idle and even at speed on some songs since i currently have a 90 amp alt with a 1300RMS system. Thanks! -1994 Dodge Dakota -Lifted -Murdered out -Pro comp beadlock rims and General Grabber At2 tires -Rockford T1D212 -Rockford 750.1 at 910w RMS -Focal Solid 4 at 75x4 -Rockford T1 6.5 up front -Rockford Punch 5x7 in rear -Sony BT38U headunit with bluetooth,etc -Rockford 4 Gauge -Singer 250 amp alt! -Race accessory HIDS _______________________________________________ -Soon to come- D3400 Kicker 2500.1 Fi BL 12[/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxsonnyxz Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'd say alternator. STD Passat Build 151db+STD Omega BuildMitsubishi Colt Build - Alpine|Focal|PeerlessHome Stereo BuildSmall Tang Band build - 4" fullrangeBox for 4 8"My Saab 9000 Build- I'd be very happy if you cared to check out the logs and give feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToNasty Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 battery first. i did my battery (xs d3400) still on stock alt and it helped greatly ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseracing2 Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 battery first. i did my battery (xs d3400) still on stock alt and it helped greatly Thanks ! -1994 Dodge Dakota -Lifted -Murdered out -Pro comp beadlock rims and General Grabber At2 tires -Rockford T1D212 -Rockford 750.1 at 910w RMS -Focal Solid 4 at 75x4 -Rockford T1 6.5 up front -Rockford Punch 5x7 in rear -Sony BT38U headunit with bluetooth,etc -Rockford 4 Gauge -Singer 250 amp alt! -Race accessory HIDS _______________________________________________ -Soon to come- D3400 Kicker 2500.1 Fi BL 12[/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattc3366 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 What alternator? Don't get one of the cheesy ebay knock offs. If its a reputable brand then deff get the alternator. subwoofers - two eclipse 88120s box - 3.4 cubes tuned to 32 hz amps - aq1200 and pheonix gold zx450 New build : 2 obsidian audio 15s same amp 6.1 cubic foot box tuned to 32 hz in a civic hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubNDodge Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 You want to do your battery first. Upgrade the big 3 if you haven't already Read the posts by Ed, it will help you understand everything a bit more http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155585-how-to-2-270-ho-alts-on-1-battery-bank/ '01 Dodge Stratass Sealed Trunk Build Log 2008 Honda Fit Sport Build Log On 10/3/2013 at 10:00 AM, ROLEXrifleman said: Anyone who says they knew everything they wanted out of life at 19 can go suck a bag of dicks cause they are lying to themselves or brought up in a cult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNF Kevosinn Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 either way its going to help. just make sure that what ever you choose its something you will be happy with down the line when you upgrade. Id say get the battery and do the big 3 *** SuperSeller Status Verified *** ( http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers/ ) "kevosinn's" astro van 8 custom Sundown Zv4 18's 4 Sundown scv 6000's CNF Distribution CNC parts Skyhigh wire some batteries SMD Meters and tools used on the installhttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172877-kevosinns-vanwest-coast-skyhigh-car-audio-vehicle/ 16,000 watt walled silverado build.http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161965-walled-silverado-4-hdc4-15s-4-crescendo-3500s-and-much-more/ 8,000 watt 1999 Subaru legacy outback. Build log here: http://www.stevemead...ru/page__st__60TEAM CNF Distribution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseracing2 Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 either way its going to help. just make sure that what ever you choose its something you will be happy with down the line when you upgrade. Id say get the battery and do the big 3 You want to do your battery first. Upgrade the big 3 if you haven't already Read the posts by Ed, it will help you understand everything a bit more http://www.stevemead...1-battery-bank/ What alternator? Don't get one of the cheesy ebay knock offs. If its a reputable brand then deff get the alternator. I was gonna go with Excessive amperage or Mechman, not sure yet.. still need a quote from mechman, but I have the big 3 done and will a 250 amp alt and D3400 run a T1500.1 and Focal Solid 4(75x4)? -1994 Dodge Dakota -Lifted -Murdered out -Pro comp beadlock rims and General Grabber At2 tires -Rockford T1D212 -Rockford 750.1 at 910w RMS -Focal Solid 4 at 75x4 -Rockford T1 6.5 up front -Rockford Punch 5x7 in rear -Sony BT38U headunit with bluetooth,etc -Rockford 4 Gauge -Singer 250 amp alt! -Race accessory HIDS _______________________________________________ -Soon to come- D3400 Kicker 2500.1 Fi BL 12[/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToNasty Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 right now im running 1600 watts rms with a d3400 and all stock electrical and i dont dim at all and i drop .5-1 volt maybe at high volumes. youll be fine with just the battery ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseracing2 Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 right now im running 1600 watts rms with a d3400 and all stock electrical and i dont dim at all and i drop .5-1 volt maybe at high volumes. youll be fine with just the battery What size alternator is yours stock? Mines only 90:/ -1994 Dodge Dakota -Lifted -Murdered out -Pro comp beadlock rims and General Grabber At2 tires -Rockford T1D212 -Rockford 750.1 at 910w RMS -Focal Solid 4 at 75x4 -Rockford T1 6.5 up front -Rockford Punch 5x7 in rear -Sony BT38U headunit with bluetooth,etc -Rockford 4 Gauge -Singer 250 amp alt! -Race accessory HIDS _______________________________________________ -Soon to come- D3400 Kicker 2500.1 Fi BL 12[/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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