ROBERT 04XBLZ Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 ok so i get paid next week and i started on my system wrong last time. i started with the subs and still havent really got the amps for it. but the little amp that i have now is too much for my stock alt. lol... so im planning on keeping my stock alt. for reg stuff like lights and all that other stuff... my dad is making me a triple alt bracket. so im wondering whats a good alt. that i can buy that isnt going to take forever to get? and whats the biggest one that i will be able to use without burning it up it will be used for a daily setup... oh and idk if i should get that mla module thing.... would that help any i dont know what it is but im still reading up on some things. thanks. Quote My New Build checklist: (3) 18'' btl fully loaded d2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missinglink Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 ok so i get paid next week and i started on my system wrong last time. i started with the subs and still havent really got the amps for it. but the little amp that i have now is too much for my stock alt. lol... so im planning on keeping my stock alt. for reg stuff like lights and all that other stuff... my dad is making me a triple alt bracket. so im wondering whats a good alt. that i can buy that isnt going to take forever to get? and whats the biggest one that i will be able to use without burning it up it will be used for a daily setup... oh and idk if i should get that mla module thing.... would that help any i dont know what it is but im still reading up on some things. thanks. Robert: It depends on what the host vehicle is, and what type of alternators your bracket will be adding. Our modules allow you to run multiple alternators on late model GM products without PCM issues or warning lights / messages. We keep the OEM regulator in place with all of it's protective functions, and adjust the charging curve. We can even accomodate mixed types of alternators such as a CS144 added to a system with an existing AD244, or a Ford 4G mounted with a CS130D GM unit. 'Link Quote missinglinkaudio The United States Marine Corps. When it absolutely, positively has to be destroyed overnight - even if "it" belongs to the base commander... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERT 04XBLZ Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Robert:It depends on what the host vehicle is, and what type of alternators your bracket will be adding. Our modules allow you to run multiple alternators on late model GM products without PCM issues or warning lights / messages. We keep the OEM regulator in place with all of it's protective functions, and adjust the charging curve. We can even accomodate mixed types of alternators such as a CS144 added to a system with an existing AD244, or a Ford 4G mounted with a CS130D GM unit. 'Link hhmmm ok well the car is a 04 xtreme blazer its the 4.3 vortec the 262 i believe. right now it has a 100amp stock alt? but im not sure on the alts. were going to make the bracket when i get them.. im not really sure how it works my dad is goign to do it all but do i have to run the extra alts. into the stock elec? i was wanting to run alot of runs of wire straight to a battery and keep it seperate is that possible? can you give me some examples on how to hook this stuff up from the alts. to the stuff you guys sell.... Quote My New Build checklist: (3) 18'' btl fully loaded d2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 when running multiple alts in parallel with eachother, the MLA is DEFINITLY the way to go. For one the annoying battery light will stop coming on (mine used to even though i was at 14.6-.8v). The other thing is the added voltage which is really only if you think you need it. Its a nice feature if your trying to get a little more out of your system but the annoying battery indicator light on the dash was by far the best thing about this module (for me with quad alts). Even JUST DUALS the light comes on. The computer doesnt know what to do until you get the MLA... Oh i love the 15.3v but how generic is it to have a huge power plant like i do and have "idiot" lights blinking all the time. Oh i just put one on the Hoopty not too long ago and its flawless.....im about to put one on Chickens 2004 EXT as well. Great product. Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violent b Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 ok, I have a question. If Robert has an extra battery in the back for his audio system not connected to the front battery, and uses his stock alternator to charge his front battery and the other alternator to charge the back battery will this cause a problem? any issue with doint that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 no issue but its a pretty retarded way to do it. Why not use both alts and let the system and the car itself for that matter share all the extra available amperage? Unless your running a 12v/16v combo there is no reason to do that. Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHMAN Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 hhmmm ok well the car is a 04 xtreme blazer its the 4.3 vortec the 262 i believe. right now it has a 100amp stock alt? but im not sure on the alts. were going to make the bracket when i get them.. im not really sure how it works my dad is goign to do it all but do i have to run the extra alts. into the stock elec? i was wanting to run alot of runs of wire straight to a battery and keep it seperate is that possible? can you give me some examples on how to hook this stuff up from the alts. to the stuff you guys sell.... If you used our alternators for the auxilary setup, I would build them with a digital one wire regulator. You could just leave your stock alternator and battery to power the truck, and add the two extra one wire alternators and run them paralel to however many batteries you would like. That way, the subs would have their own independant alternators and batteries. Becasue they are one wire hookup, you don't have to modify anything on the truck, just run a 1/0 gauge cable from each alternator to the positive terminal of your batteries and your done. We could even set you up to run the subwoofer charging system at 16 volts. (if your amps are 16 volt compatible) That's how I have my truck set up. MechMan Quote 1-888-MECHMAN www.Mechman.com [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missinglink Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 no issue but its a pretty retarded way to do it. Why not use both alts and let the system and the car itself for that matter share all the extra available amperage? Unless your running a 12v/16v combo there is no reason to do that. Like Steve says tie them together ,but if you want to run one @ 15v and two @ 16,18,24volts it don't matter we can build a module to accommodate any application needed. Plus you wont have to buy any modified alts to achieve your goal,in case you change your mind on the set up and your stuck with modded alts. Iraggi's are nice if you have the cash, if not just run 3 stock cs130D alts , local yard maybe 30 bucks each. This will help you see if you need more alt or not before buying the costly ones. If you run 3 stock alts you could charge 10-12 batteries no problem. If you ran 3 iraggi's you could run 12-14 batteries no problem. Just depends on how extreme you are going to go with amps / power. If you plan on running 3 alts get battery storage most important. 3 alts-- minimum 6 batteries for better result. If you have 4 small batteries on 3 alts they just dont have enough storage capacity to hold all the current from the alts in my experience. (Less efficient) Cool keep us posted and let us know if you have any questions or concerns thats why we are in the manufacturer zone bro!!! Thanks, MLA Quote missinglinkaudio The United States Marine Corps. When it absolutely, positively has to be destroyed overnight - even if "it" belongs to the base commander... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERT 04XBLZ Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 when running multiple alts in parallel with eachother, the MLA is DEFINITLY the way to go. For one the annoying battery light will stop coming on (mine used to even though i was at 14.6-.8v). The other thing is the added voltage which is really only if you think you need it. Its a nice feature if your trying to get a little more out of your system but the annoying battery indicator light on the dash was by far the best thing about this module (for me with quad alts). Even JUST DUALS the light comes on. The computer doesnt know what to do until you get the MLA... Oh i love the 15.3v but how generic is it to have a huge power plant like i do and have "idiot" lights blinking all the time.Oh i just put one on the Hoopty not too long ago and its flawless.....im about to put one on Chickens 2004 EXT as well. Great product. oh ok cool yea i wasnt sure what it did... alright well just waiting on my check and going to start ordering some stuff. thanks. sorry i took so long to post ive been working late. Quote My New Build checklist: (3) 18'' btl fully loaded d2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERT 04XBLZ Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Like Steve says tie them together ,but if you want to run one @ 15v and two @ 16,18,24volts it don't matter we can build a module to accommodate any application needed. Plus you wont have to buy any modified alts to achieve your goal,in case you change your mind on the set up and your stuck with modded alts. Iraggi's are nice if you have the cash, if not just run 3 stock cs130D alts , local yard maybe 30 bucks each. This will help you see if you need more alt or not before buying the costly ones. If you run 3 stock alts you could charge 10-12 batteries no problem. If you ran 3 iraggi's you could run 12-14 batteries no problem. Just depends on how extreme you are going to go with amps / power. If you plan on running 3 alts get battery storage most important. 3 alts-- minimum 6 batteries for better result. If you have 4 small batteries on 3 alts they just dont have enough storage capacity to hold all the current from the alts in my experience. (Less efficient) Cool keep us posted and let us know if you have any questions or concerns thats why we are in the manufacturer zone bro!!!Thanks, MLA ok so this is my plan. i want to use 2 t4ks and whatever amp i need for highs probably 800.4 from rockford 4 batteries. alot of screens airbag system ummm lots of things like that what do you guys recommend that i do? Quote My New Build checklist: (3) 18'' btl fully loaded d2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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