nate3531 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 So basically I am wondering if I need a Mechman upgrade? What I want is a 14.4v AGM battery for the system, and a standard car battery with an isolator for starting only. I have an Audiopipe 1500d (running 2ohm) for the sundown subs, and a Rockford Fosgate prime R150X2 running the mids and highs. I have it up and running now with 1 battery and stock alt, but I don't bump it hard because I'm worried about the electrical. If I can't do both at the same time which should I do first? (I assume the alt...) I'm thinking about the lowest Mechman 240amp Alt for Chevrolet Trucks and SUVS. Ride is a 1997 Tahoe 2 door, 2 wheel drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bj3ll0 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I currently have a 2,000 set up with a group 34 up front and big three the only time i get dangerous voltage drops is at night with heat and headlights on, ill be adding aa rear battery, my stock alternator is 90 amps so im borderline i eventually plan on getting th new alt so i can utilize the full power of the set up but you should be find depending on the amp some are super power hungry. 2012 Kia Soul Infinity reference 6.5's Coaxials 2x Soundqubed HDS312 @ 32hz (hdx312 waiting on alt) 1x Skar Audio RP-2000 (deaf bonce 4k on floor waiting on alt) 1 x Northstar group 35 front 1x Nortstar SMSAGM220 rear (have a second one waiting on alt) 0 gauge Sky High OFC BIG 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainStryke Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 You should be fine with an extra battery. I'd look into replacing that Audiopipe amplifier before anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate3531 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 You should be fine with an extra battery. I'd look into replacing that Audiopipe amplifier before anything else. I bought the amp because of this He is using one of Steves amp dynos. Seems great for a cheap amp. We will see how long it lasts. I will replace it if it ever fails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 You bought it because it does less than rated? Either way, with 2 batteries you might be ok. See what your voltage does on 2 batteries before upgrading the alt. F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Need? No. 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...
Bj3ll0 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Im doing the same adding a second rear battery, before i drop the 485 on an alt for my car, it took forever to hunt one down for a kia soul. lol 2012 Kia Soul Infinity reference 6.5's Coaxials 2x Soundqubed HDS312 @ 32hz (hdx312 waiting on alt) 1x Skar Audio RP-2000 (deaf bonce 4k on floor waiting on alt) 1 x Northstar group 35 front 1x Nortstar SMSAGM220 rear (have a second one waiting on alt) 0 gauge Sky High OFC BIG 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Wired at 2ohm. You don't need anything. If your stock alt does like 80 amp you'll be fine. More than fine. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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