electrical

[b00sted 1]

so i have 2 18" fully loaded BTLs waiting to be put in with 2 2400 watt rms hifonics amps....1 amp for each sub...

but i need to know how many batteries do i need ??

also what brand / model ??

also how many amps does the alternator need to be ... i know i need to upgrade the alternator....

what brand ?? where can i get the alternator ??

im not a beginner to car audio so i know a little about what im talking about

this system is going in a 91 honda civic hatch btw

[Dangrebel 89]

For alternator needs hit up dc powers, it's in the company section of the forums! Also if it were me I would hit up the 270xp they make it's a MFin beast! I'm about to get a dual alt kit from them!

[b00sted 1]

For alternator needs hit up dc powers, it's in the company section of the forums! Also if it were me I would hit up the 270xp they make it's a MFin beast! I'm about to get a dual alt kit from them!

sounds good thanks

[Ohjay 116]

DC Power makes great alternators, I have one in my Bronco and I just installed one in my brother's Caliber, we love 'em. I would opt for the biggest one you can afford.

[patented17 21]

As far as Alternators you go, excessive amperage, Ohio generators, Mean Green, DC power, Mechman, loads of them just have to do a search. Want to get the amperage to supply the power to your 2 amps and the rest of the car's electrical try and find out how much each amp pulls under a load.

[Luke.H 33]

I would have posted this in the Electrical section in the main forum. You'll get more responses. As for the alternator I think DC would be a great choice because of their great cs

[b00sted 1]

kk^^

and alright im gonna go with DC Power alternator.... now what about batteries ?? i know i want 1 battery for each amp ... and then 1 battery for my cars electrical.

[Kangaroux 47]

Do you plan on running the system while idle/car off? if so youre going to need more batts than if you just run the system normally with the car moving. something like a small XS would work fine for up front batt, obv. have your big 3 done, possibly in something large like 2/0. in the back a few deka's/xs power would work great too. bad4health sells dekas for $120 shipped over at ca.com, i run one and it works great.

[b00sted 1]

Do you plan on running the system while idle/car off? if so youre going to need more batts than if you just run the system normally with the car moving. something like a small XS would work fine for up front batt, obv. have your big 3 done, possibly in something large like 2/0. in the back a few deka's/xs power would work great too. bad4health sells dekas for $120 shipped over at ca.com, i run one and it works great.

na i plan to have the car running whenever i run the system...

i dont plan to upgrade the front speakers yet or anything... just the subs and amps for now...thats why i was thinking 1 battery for each amp... then one battery for my cars electrical... so 3 batteries all together...

ive already put my battery in the back so all the batteries are going in the back.. i need to get pics lol... ill get some asap