bmpolk20001 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Just got my t40001bd & Boston Acoustics GT-42 and im looking for suggestions on the best choice as far as power, reliability and reputation on what brand h/o alt to get. Im looking at about 300-320amp alt and i just want some suggestion or personal experiences you guys had from using the brand of alternator. I got this setup in my 2002 Cadillac Seville. Mechman iraggy dc power.... idk which way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 I would get a mechman 270, XS S1200 under the hood, two XS D3100s in the back, minimum two runs of good 0 gauge Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmpolk20001 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 As far as power goes right now I have 160 alt which is getting replaced soon. Kinetik HC2000 in the trunk, Optima Yellow top running the car and a 10 farad rockford cap im getting rid. Tim from Audiotistics told me about these group 31 batteries that i can put in the trunk and replace the kinetik and i'll be good(also getting rid of the cap since the batteries will be right by the amp). So as of now before any other suggestions thats what the plan is for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Well....get rid of the optima and kinetik =) Just because its group 31 doesn't always mean its the best. But out of optima (not even good for audio use, lol) kinetik, stinger, XS seriously has been the best with literally no comparison. The 160 might suffice but not for long. How's the wiring? Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmpolk20001 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Well....get rid of the optima and kinetik =) Just because its group 31 doesn't always mean its the best. But out of optima (not even good for audio use, lol) kinetik, stinger, XS seriously has been the best with literally no comparison. The 160 might suffice but not for long. How's the wiring? o gauge for power and ground, from battery to ground(battery is under back seat) 8 guage to the subs. the zero gauge is by memphis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Only 1 run? Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmpolk20001 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Only 1 run? yeah from the car battery to the trunk is only about 5 feet. But now that I know 2 runs of that is necessary I will go that route. Thanks for the tip never heard of that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman1575 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) Ignore, too tired tonight, misread completely. You should be okay... Edited December 21, 2010 by iceman1575 Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmpolk20001 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 ...??? ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman1575 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 ...??? ok Lol. i originally posted thinking you had 8ga running from batt to amp. Didn't read it 100% Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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