Miguels Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 i would take a 250a hairpin over a 370a alt any day of the week.. only way i run the 370a is if im only running a single alt or the demand is too much.. that 250-270a hairpin is a tank on idle speeds 1 Quote my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 HEY HEY i sold the f1 car this is for my f18 fighter jet! need to learn to park it 1 Quote my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I dont demo at idle, many others dont either it seems.I have a throttle in the truck for the past 7ish years. If Im actually listening to the stereo, Im not cruising through the city streets at 157.5 + db, but if it is up a little bit all I got to do is drop the transmission into 3rd gear for some extra rpms.Not like the hit to the gas mileage doing that will hurt my mpg any more than the wall.. lol Me and many others would rather have the increased 100+amps of output at 2krpm, then have 25-50 more amps at idle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocturnalrites101 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 i would take a 250a hairpin over a 370a alt any day of the week.. only way i run the 370a is if im only running a single alt or the demand is too much.. that 250-270a hairpin is a tank on idle speeds yeah ill have to tell him that when he gives it to me free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 5 pages in 1 day, this thread is win. What you gonna go with OP? lol... 2 Quote 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 i would take a 250a hairpin over a 370a alt any day of the week.. only way i run the 370a is if im only running a single alt or the demand is too much.. that 250-270a hairpin is a tank on idle speeds yeah ill have to tell him that when he gives it to me free not that i was being a smart ass.. just saying if you plan on a dual kit get a 250a to go with the 370a alternator Quote my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToNasty Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 i would take a 250a hairpin over a 370a alt any day of the week.. only way i run the 370a is if im only running a single alt or the demand is too much.. that 250-270a hairpin is a tank on idle speeds Exactly the Reason I'll be running dual 250s. 1 Quote ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Besides both of Mechmans elite 250 and 370 amp alternators are claiming 200+ amps at idle. So going with a smaller size alternator to have more idle output seems pointless 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Besides both of Mechmans elite 250 and 370 amp alternators are claiming 200+ amps at idle. So going with a smaller size alternator to have more idle output seems pointless you do know they are rated cold right? once the 370a heats up it puts out less than the 250a.. the smaller alt runs cooler and has larger pulley that makes it spin less.. 250a alt is a must for high perf. cars that see 6k rpm on the track or occasional passing on the highways i own the 370a elite but i accept that its not always the best option.. Quote my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Things I didn't know. ^^ being serious I have the 370 XP from DC Power and I love it, it is such beast, keeps up with hella RMS wattage.....dont regret getting it, it surprises and amazes me 1 Quote 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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