momofx76 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I got a good deal on 2 HC3800's from my buddy so I was wondering, would I need to upgrade my stock 100A alternator for these / will it cause the stock alternator to burn out? Honestly guys, I was thinking about buying a deep cycle charger like a CTEK 7002 to keep them charged but then I'm thinking that charger is $100 and for about $260 more I can get a Mechman 240A ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNF Kevosinn Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 what amp are you going to be pushing? *** 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...
momofx76 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 what amp are you going to be pushing? Sundown SAZ3000D at 1 Ohm for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNF Kevosinn Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Get the alt before the charger. The charger is great to top off batteries after a demo or at night. And yes a stock 100 amp alt. will burn out quicker than the mech man because it will be working harder to keep up with the drain on the batteries as well as not being built as well. *** 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...
P4killer_ Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Just make sure you charge up the batts first. Throwing two dead batts on an alt CAN kill it. Setup: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Factory Unit via 4 chan NVX LOC Excessive Amperage "H/O" Alt Xs D3400/ Xs XP3000 Big 3. 2 Runs of +, 2 Runs of - DD M3b and 2 12" AQ HDC4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 The battery won't cause the stock alt to burn out, no. BUT if you are using that to help with voltage drop in powering a larger amp and you aren't terribly smart with it: you can discharge that battery, which will end up being quite a task for your stock alt to charge - keeping it running at 100% output for extended periods. ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofx76 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ok thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofx76 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Hey guys just to update - I got a fairly good deal on a DC Power 320 Amp. I did not install it yet, but after I put this alternator in, do I still need to get a smart charger? My amp is a SAZ3000D @ 1 ohm btw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Futuristic Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Hey guys just to update - I got a fairly good deal on a DC Power 320 Amp. I did not install it yet, but after I put this alternator in, do I still need to get a smart charger? My amp is a SAZ3000D @ 1 ohm btw... Yes get one still alternators maintain the batteries they will not top them off down rpping vanderbilt. 30 miles from victoria. i own the 3rd loudest setup here out of 3. but i did put together all 3 setups ^^ Cant wait to swalllow Ghost's babies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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