DeeBoy718 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Hello, all. I've been lurking on this site for quite some time, and have finally decided to become a member. First off, I'd like to say that this is by far, one of the best and most informative sites I've ever had the luck to come across! I've been a fan of Meade since I stumbled upon his rebuild videos for his Tahoe well over a year ago. Anyway, on to my problem. Just to give some info, I own a 97 Ford Explorer XLT. Big 4 done, Optima red top under the hood (soon to be replaced by XS Power), and the first of soon to be 4 XS Power D375 batts under my back seats. I also have a 10 farad cap, but I only run it to my sub amp, and I will be removing it once I get all my batts. I recently purchased a mechman 270 alt and had my mechanic install it (yes, I could've done it quite easily myself, but better safe than sorry). I noticed that when I'm stopped at a light or a stop sign, my voltage/battery gauge on my dash drops significantly, and rises back to normal once I get going. This happens whether or not I have my music on. It seems a bit better at idle, but drops when I turn my music up. The alt is internally regulated, so the stator lead is bypassed. It never happened when my stock 130 amp alt was in. My problem seems quite similar to the problem Karkov had in his 07 Tahoe, except I don't know if my truck has that sensor someone recommended he run a better cable through. Please let me know if you need more info on my truck, but has anyone had this issue and found the fix? Edited June 13, 2014 by DeeBoy718 Quote 1997 Ford ExplorerHead Unit: Pioneer AVH4400BH Double DinAvic-U260 Navigation Unit Doors:2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Front2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Rear4x McLaren MLT-2 tweeters Amps: Audiopipe APDL20001D- Bass Audiopipe APCL-6002 Mids Audiopipe APCL 1004- HighsSub Stage:2x JBL P1222 dual 2 ohm coilsElectrical:Mechman 270 Ho altXS Power D3400-Up Front 2x XS Power D1200- Rear http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192815-finally-built-my-4th-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBoy718 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Edited June 13, 2014 by DeeBoy718 Quote 1997 Ford ExplorerHead Unit: Pioneer AVH4400BH Double DinAvic-U260 Navigation Unit Doors:2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Front2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Rear4x McLaren MLT-2 tweeters Amps: Audiopipe APDL20001D- Bass Audiopipe APCL-6002 Mids Audiopipe APCL 1004- HighsSub Stage:2x JBL P1222 dual 2 ohm coilsElectrical:Mechman 270 Ho altXS Power D3400-Up Front 2x XS Power D1200- Rear http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192815-finally-built-my-4th-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBoy718 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I'm still reading and learning up on how to post pics and what not, but since I know everyone here likes pics, that's my 97 Explorer. Quote 1997 Ford ExplorerHead Unit: Pioneer AVH4400BH Double DinAvic-U260 Navigation Unit Doors:2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Front2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Rear4x McLaren MLT-2 tweeters Amps: Audiopipe APDL20001D- Bass Audiopipe APCL-6002 Mids Audiopipe APCL 1004- HighsSub Stage:2x JBL P1222 dual 2 ohm coilsElectrical:Mechman 270 Ho altXS Power D3400-Up Front 2x XS Power D1200- Rear http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192815-finally-built-my-4th-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBoy718 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) My sub setup. 2 JBL P1222. 2 ohms per coil. Made the box myself to the woofer's specs. Edited June 14, 2014 by DeeBoy718 Quote 1997 Ford ExplorerHead Unit: Pioneer AVH4400BH Double DinAvic-U260 Navigation Unit Doors:2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Front2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Rear4x McLaren MLT-2 tweeters Amps: Audiopipe APDL20001D- Bass Audiopipe APCL-6002 Mids Audiopipe APCL 1004- HighsSub Stage:2x JBL P1222 dual 2 ohm coilsElectrical:Mechman 270 Ho altXS Power D3400-Up Front 2x XS Power D1200- Rear http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192815-finally-built-my-4th-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weigel21 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Not a bad ride, nor setup. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar enough with installation of alternators to be of any real help, I've replace a couple OEM units on early 90's GM cars and that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBoy718 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Thanks, Weigel. The truck's still a work in progress. I plan on building a 4th order, just to see how the subs will respond since the specs the subs came with show a really good output curve in a 4th. Quote 1997 Ford ExplorerHead Unit: Pioneer AVH4400BH Double DinAvic-U260 Navigation Unit Doors:2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Front2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Rear4x McLaren MLT-2 tweeters Amps: Audiopipe APDL20001D- Bass Audiopipe APCL-6002 Mids Audiopipe APCL 1004- HighsSub Stage:2x JBL P1222 dual 2 ohm coilsElectrical:Mechman 270 Ho altXS Power D3400-Up Front 2x XS Power D1200- Rear http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192815-finally-built-my-4th-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weigel21 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Should turn out pretty nice. May I inquire as to the HU and speakers you're running? And what do you have pushing your subs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBoy718 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Sure. Hu is a Pioneer AVH4400BT. I have 8 inch Selenium PW3's in my front doors, and Selenium PW4's in my rear doors, which I'm going to replace with another pair of 8 inch Seleniums so that all 4 doors have matching mids. Edited June 14, 2014 by DeeBoy718 Quote 1997 Ford ExplorerHead Unit: Pioneer AVH4400BH Double DinAvic-U260 Navigation Unit Doors:2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Front2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Rear4x McLaren MLT-2 tweeters Amps: Audiopipe APDL20001D- Bass Audiopipe APCL-6002 Mids Audiopipe APCL 1004- HighsSub Stage:2x JBL P1222 dual 2 ohm coilsElectrical:Mechman 270 Ho altXS Power D3400-Up Front 2x XS Power D1200- Rear http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192815-finally-built-my-4th-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBoy718 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) And these are the pods I made. If you look at the subs pic, you can see them mounted above the box on the left and right. Crescendo PWX 6.5s in each. Edited June 14, 2014 by DeeBoy718 Quote 1997 Ford ExplorerHead Unit: Pioneer AVH4400BH Double DinAvic-U260 Navigation Unit Doors:2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Front2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Rear4x McLaren MLT-2 tweeters Amps: Audiopipe APDL20001D- Bass Audiopipe APCL-6002 Mids Audiopipe APCL 1004- HighsSub Stage:2x JBL P1222 dual 2 ohm coilsElectrical:Mechman 270 Ho altXS Power D3400-Up Front 2x XS Power D1200- Rear http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192815-finally-built-my-4th-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBoy718 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) The sub amp is a bit embarrassing to disclose, but since it will absolutely be getting replaced in the near future, I have a Crunch PZ2500.1 pushing the subs. Garbage, I know...but since I have descent subs and the enclosure is pretty solid, it actually sounds halfway descent. I'm going to be pulling the trigger and picking up a Sundown mono soon. Not sure which one, probably the SAZ 2500D, which I'm sure will really make them move! Edited June 14, 2014 by DeeBoy718 Quote 1997 Ford ExplorerHead Unit: Pioneer AVH4400BH Double DinAvic-U260 Navigation Unit Doors:2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Front2x Rockford Fosgate PPS4-8- Rear4x McLaren MLT-2 tweeters Amps: Audiopipe APDL20001D- Bass Audiopipe APCL-6002 Mids Audiopipe APCL 1004- HighsSub Stage:2x JBL P1222 dual 2 ohm coilsElectrical:Mechman 270 Ho altXS Power D3400-Up Front 2x XS Power D1200- Rear http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192815-finally-built-my-4th-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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