lloyd851704 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Hey I am looking to put in some equipment (stereo system)into my ride.I am going to be putting in around 5000 watts of RMS power total NOT INCLUDING regular vehicle power wattage..I was wondering, how many total amps from the alternator do I need to provide enough power.If i need more than one alternator then how do i know how to hook them up.?..thanks dudes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 200-300a alt, 2-4 kinetik hc2400's. 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 @ least 300 amps from your alt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickvb6 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 How many watts is 1 amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 How many watts is 1 ampVaries on amp efficiency. 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickvb6 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 How about 6000 rms watts how many amps do i need to power it up and every thang else with haveing shit dim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 as stated above, at least a 300 amp alternator, and at least 2 big batteries kinetik hc 2400s, northstars nsb 90s, powermaster d3100s. and with 2 batteries you more then likely will still see dimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickvb6 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Ok one more question you cant over charge a battery with a alt can you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPimpin91 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Ok one more question you cant over charge a battery with a alt can youYes, you can, and they make a big boom. BigPimpin91's Banging Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applejack Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 check our Irragi Alternators, they have a section in here, i dont own anything from them, but i here great things! Midwest Car Audio is on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midwest-Car-Audio-Association/101253286585630 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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