memphisbasshead Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Ok i have a 2008 kia rio lx and i already put a yellow top optima battery under the hood and i did the big 3. i did a voltage test and i'm doing about 14.2 volts but i hardly have any voltage drop at all which is good. but my question i have is will my electrical system work with a 1200-1500 watt amplifier and still get the full power?? or do i need to upgrade the alternator to?? (i have a stock 90 amp alternator btw) Quote My Car Audio Setup: Sub: 1 RE Audio HC 15 Dual 2 ohm(soon to get a psi recone) Daily Sub Box: 1.62 cubes net with 2 dayton audio 8 inch passive radiators tuned to 34.35 hz, 141.9 @ 48 hz sealed on the dash with termlab Competition Sub Box: 3.10 cubic ft. net tuned to 50.58 hz with 2 6 inch aeroports, 147.9 @ 62 hz sealed on the dash with termlab Amp: Powerbass ASA 1000.1 Dx(eventually gonna get a planet audio bb2400.1) Big 3: Phoenix Gold 1/0 Gauge Amp Wire: Knukoncepts 1/0 gauge Alternator: Stock 90 amp Battery Under the hood: Autocraft Gold Top Battery Battery In Back: None for now but I am looking for one so pm me if you have one for sale HU: Pioneer DEH-2900MP Front/Rear Amp: Hifonics Txi-4408 4 channel amp Front Speakers: Orion Cobalt 6.5 coaxial Rear Deck Speakers: Orion Cobalt 6x9 coaxial Home Audio Setup: Speakers:2 Cerwin Vega D-3's (10" Woofer,5 1/4" mid-range,1" Bullet Dome Tweeter) 2 Cerwin Vega D-5's (12" Directed Audio Xtreme 124SX Subwoofer,5 1/4 mid-range,1" Bullet Dome Tweeter)Kenwood center channel and rears. Amp: 2 Kenwood KM-105's from 1985 Receiver: JVC RX-6008V 5.1 Channel Receiver Pre-Amp: Kenwood KC-993 Sub: still looking for one thinking about getting a 18 or 15 for my sub to hit the lows if anyone has one pm me I do free box designs if anyone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehbert0 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 try it. if not throw a batt in the back and you'll be set Quote http://motorcitydesignsaudio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisbasshead Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 try it. if not throw a batt in the back and you'll be set if i put a battery in the back do you have any recommendations for some good cheap batteries? Quote My Car Audio Setup: Sub: 1 RE Audio HC 15 Dual 2 ohm(soon to get a psi recone) Daily Sub Box: 1.62 cubes net with 2 dayton audio 8 inch passive radiators tuned to 34.35 hz, 141.9 @ 48 hz sealed on the dash with termlab Competition Sub Box: 3.10 cubic ft. net tuned to 50.58 hz with 2 6 inch aeroports, 147.9 @ 62 hz sealed on the dash with termlab Amp: Powerbass ASA 1000.1 Dx(eventually gonna get a planet audio bb2400.1) Big 3: Phoenix Gold 1/0 Gauge Amp Wire: Knukoncepts 1/0 gauge Alternator: Stock 90 amp Battery Under the hood: Autocraft Gold Top Battery Battery In Back: None for now but I am looking for one so pm me if you have one for sale HU: Pioneer DEH-2900MP Front/Rear Amp: Hifonics Txi-4408 4 channel amp Front Speakers: Orion Cobalt 6.5 coaxial Rear Deck Speakers: Orion Cobalt 6x9 coaxial Home Audio Setup: Speakers:2 Cerwin Vega D-3's (10" Woofer,5 1/4" mid-range,1" Bullet Dome Tweeter) 2 Cerwin Vega D-5's (12" Directed Audio Xtreme 124SX Subwoofer,5 1/4 mid-range,1" Bullet Dome Tweeter)Kenwood center channel and rears. Amp: 2 Kenwood KM-105's from 1985 Receiver: JVC RX-6008V 5.1 Channel Receiver Pre-Amp: Kenwood KC-993 Sub: still looking for one thinking about getting a 18 or 15 for my sub to hit the lows if anyone has one pm me I do free box designs if anyone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehbert0 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 c&d deka's look for group 31's Quote http://motorcitydesignsaudio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autruche Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 At that kind of power I'd get a better alternator, but first start off with a second battery, it will help keep the voltage drops to a minimum, but I'd strongly consider it, cuz your stock alternator is on the small side. so, yeah, drop a second battery in there first, then decide. I'd say a good size to get would be like a 180-220 amp alternator, but I don't really know much about alternators, lol. I'm just a noob trying to learn too. Quote Need Test Tones/Sine Waves? Click Here!My Saab 9000 build1993 Saab 9000 Aero 5spdPioneer - Zapco - Hifonics - Sundown Audio - O2 Audio - RE AudioJust Say No To Rear SpeakersJust Say No To CCA WireReal Men Drive StickHit me up on Facebook, if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisbasshead Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 At that kind of power I'd get a better alternator, but first start off with a second battery, it will help keep the voltage drops to a minimum, but I'd strongly consider it, cuz your stock alternator is on the small side. so, yeah, drop a second battery in there first, then decide. I'd say a good size to get would be like a 180-220 amp alternator, but I don't really know much about alternators, lol. I'm just a noob trying to learn too. yeah i know but the thing is is that i can't find an alternator for my car and i only want a small alternator thats 160-180 amps and i already talked to the guys at dc and they wanted $349 for just one 180 amp alternator! Quote My Car Audio Setup: Sub: 1 RE Audio HC 15 Dual 2 ohm(soon to get a psi recone) Daily Sub Box: 1.62 cubes net with 2 dayton audio 8 inch passive radiators tuned to 34.35 hz, 141.9 @ 48 hz sealed on the dash with termlab Competition Sub Box: 3.10 cubic ft. net tuned to 50.58 hz with 2 6 inch aeroports, 147.9 @ 62 hz sealed on the dash with termlab Amp: Powerbass ASA 1000.1 Dx(eventually gonna get a planet audio bb2400.1) Big 3: Phoenix Gold 1/0 Gauge Amp Wire: Knukoncepts 1/0 gauge Alternator: Stock 90 amp Battery Under the hood: Autocraft Gold Top Battery Battery In Back: None for now but I am looking for one so pm me if you have one for sale HU: Pioneer DEH-2900MP Front/Rear Amp: Hifonics Txi-4408 4 channel amp Front Speakers: Orion Cobalt 6.5 coaxial Rear Deck Speakers: Orion Cobalt 6x9 coaxial Home Audio Setup: Speakers:2 Cerwin Vega D-3's (10" Woofer,5 1/4" mid-range,1" Bullet Dome Tweeter) 2 Cerwin Vega D-5's (12" Directed Audio Xtreme 124SX Subwoofer,5 1/4 mid-range,1" Bullet Dome Tweeter)Kenwood center channel and rears. Amp: 2 Kenwood KM-105's from 1985 Receiver: JVC RX-6008V 5.1 Channel Receiver Pre-Amp: Kenwood KC-993 Sub: still looking for one thinking about getting a 18 or 15 for my sub to hit the lows if anyone has one pm me I do free box designs if anyone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehbert0 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 with 1200 watts dont worry about the alternator. you probably wont even get too bad of voltage drop without a battery in the back Quote http://motorcitydesignsaudio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisbasshead Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 with 1200 watts dont worry about the alternator. you probably wont even get too bad of voltage drop without a battery in the back i don't seem to have much voltage drop as it is but i just wanna make sure that i can get a full 1200-1500 watts rms no problem. Quote My Car Audio Setup: Sub: 1 RE Audio HC 15 Dual 2 ohm(soon to get a psi recone) Daily Sub Box: 1.62 cubes net with 2 dayton audio 8 inch passive radiators tuned to 34.35 hz, 141.9 @ 48 hz sealed on the dash with termlab Competition Sub Box: 3.10 cubic ft. net tuned to 50.58 hz with 2 6 inch aeroports, 147.9 @ 62 hz sealed on the dash with termlab Amp: Powerbass ASA 1000.1 Dx(eventually gonna get a planet audio bb2400.1) Big 3: Phoenix Gold 1/0 Gauge Amp Wire: Knukoncepts 1/0 gauge Alternator: Stock 90 amp Battery Under the hood: Autocraft Gold Top Battery Battery In Back: None for now but I am looking for one so pm me if you have one for sale HU: Pioneer DEH-2900MP Front/Rear Amp: Hifonics Txi-4408 4 channel amp Front Speakers: Orion Cobalt 6.5 coaxial Rear Deck Speakers: Orion Cobalt 6x9 coaxial Home Audio Setup: Speakers:2 Cerwin Vega D-3's (10" Woofer,5 1/4" mid-range,1" Bullet Dome Tweeter) 2 Cerwin Vega D-5's (12" Directed Audio Xtreme 124SX Subwoofer,5 1/4 mid-range,1" Bullet Dome Tweeter)Kenwood center channel and rears. Amp: 2 Kenwood KM-105's from 1985 Receiver: JVC RX-6008V 5.1 Channel Receiver Pre-Amp: Kenwood KC-993 Sub: still looking for one thinking about getting a 18 or 15 for my sub to hit the lows if anyone has one pm me I do free box designs if anyone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splzx3 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 i had a 110 amp alt with a yellow top and a bt-100 and 4 (2 power and 2 ground) with 2400 rms and i was still in the high 12's low 13 with drop Quote ________________________________________________________________________ deepsilencer, on 22 Aug 2011 - 17:32, said: splzx3, on 22 Aug 2011 - 17:27, said: i had my fun on one of his videos...till he blocked me then i got my mother into it lol after her he closed the comments xD lol your mom is a G! WTF, I never thought I'd have a conversation about cross dressers and trans-genders on a car audio forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 yeah i know but the thing is is that i can't find an alternator for my car and i only want a small alternator thats 160-180 amps and i already talked to the guys at dc and they wanted $349 for just one 180 amp alternator! get used to it man. thats the price to pay for good quality equipment. Quote 2006 Nissan Z Track. My Feedback Thread i used to think a band pass was something you were around your neck or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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