electrical upgrades?
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=116285
Printed Date: May 18, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Topic: electrical upgrades?
Posted By: riphav
Subject: electrical upgrades?
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Hey everyone.
I have a Kicker 08ZX2500.1 amp and a fully loaded 15'' Fi BTL which are going to be put in my '99 Ford Taurus. I was just wondering what you guys recommend for electrical upgrades, if any. I think the car's stock alternator is rated at 115 amps and it has just a normal starting battery under the hood. What do you all think? High output alternator? Second battery? Capacitor? Nothing at all?
Any advice would be great.
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: September 13, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Big 3 first, then if you need it HO alt. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: riphav
Date Posted: September 13, 2009 at 1:09 PM
I already planned on doing the Big 3 - I understand the importance of that. But may I ask why you suggest a HO alternator? I've been told numerous different things at every local car audio shop and car shop in general that I have gone to and talked about my car's electrical with. Some say I NEED a HO alternator, others say my stock alternator will do just fine and that all I'll need is a second battery and a capacitor.
Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 13, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Do a forum search w/ those questions...If you add a 2nd battery and cap...Now this alternator your worried about has to charge a 2nd battery and a cap...Stick w/ what Dyohn said...Do the big 3 upgrade...Install equipment...Put a meter on the amp and lets see what the power loss is ...For right now...The Big 3 and go from there...!!!!! He suggested a HO Alternator if you need it...!! Do we lknow if you need it...Not untill you do big 3 and install equipment to see What the voltage is dropping to...!
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Posted By: riphav
Date Posted: September 13, 2009 at 1:31 PM
I searched and read a couple other posts on the topic - I see what a second battery and cap would do to the alternator. I'll get it installed and do the big three, then I'll update this. Thanks!
Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 13, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Awesome...And your Welcome...!
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Posted By: boombird95
Date Posted: September 14, 2009 at 10:19 AM
WHAT IS THE BIG THREE?
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: September 14, 2009 at 10:49 AM
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