Jordan Thurston Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Do you know around how much they run if I'm not sending in a alternator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Thurston Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 My voltage doesn't drop to much right now only at high volume but my stock alternator is 125 amp . I think if I just add or replace my stock battery with an xs power battery it would help alot I haven't checked my voltage with having both amps installed though ended up blowing my fuse only had a 50 amp anl fuse in the back it didn't last very long and nobody around me carries the anl fuses so I had to order one so no bass for a couple days. I will give stinger a call tomorrow and ask about a alternator maybe tax time I'll buy the alternator. I can get the battery for 260 online it's the xs power d3400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Do you know around how much they run if I'm not sending in a alternator? $400+ but might depend on make and model. Email him, it might take a few days to reply because he is always swamped. The best investment you can make for your system is a HO alt IMO. Stock alts arent made for the strain amps can put on a system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 My voltage doesn't drop to much right now only at high volume but my stock alternator is 125 amp . I think if I just add or replace my stock battery with an xs power battery it would help alot I haven't checked my voltage with having both amps installed though ended up blowing my fuse only had a 50 amp anl fuse in the back it didn't last very long and nobody around me carries the anl fuses so I had to order one so no bass for a couple days. I will give stinger a call tomorrow and ask about a alternator maybe tax time I'll buy the alternator. I can get the battery for 260 online it's the xs power d3400 So you really dont know what your voltage was doing with both amps running? A good battery like XS is a great start, Do the Big 3 wire upgrade and then keep an eye on your voltage and then if needed you can get a HO alt. Low voltage to amps can cause strain on then a possible shorten there life, Plus there is a possibility that with low voltage your sending a dirty signal to your speakers. I am by far no expert but what i have learn is do the electrical system first with what budget your working with and then start to build your system that will keep up with your electrical. I have about 2k in my electrical, i just wanted the strongest electrical i could build with a little headroom to grow if need be. Wire is spendy but getting the good shit is so worth it. Now of course you dont have to spend that kind of $ but it gives ya a idea of what people do. Good Battery & Big 3 with OFC wire would be the best start IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Thurston Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Really clean electrical I like it I probably won't spend that much on mine though I do have 0 gauge wire I still need to do the big 3 I have 2 smaller batteries in the back now there only around 16 ah a piece so there not helping to much. I do need to get some distribution blocks and another fuse holder so I can clean up the wires and make everything looks nice but working on a budget trying not to spend to much at one time. It's getting there slowly but surely lol . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks, well your off to a great start, get that big 3 done cause that always helps on the charging system. I took me 3 yrs to get where i am at just trying to share knowledge with people. Keep us posted and get some pics up. Everyone always interested to see what others are working on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Thurston Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Will deffinately keep everyone posted how do you post pics by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Thurston Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I just sent stinger an email hopefully he can make one or they have one for my car because dc alternator wants 650 bucks for there's I was thinking around 500 for my alternator budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Thurston Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Stinger emailed me back and said they don't make one for my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Thurston Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 So with both amps I checked my voltage drop it goes from 14 to 12 when I have it at a fairly high volume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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