alternator and batteries

[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 ?? i know XS Power Batteries but which model ..im thinking the HC2400 for each amp ??. i wanna get 1 battery for each amp ... and then 1 battery for my cars electrical...

also how many amps does the alternator need to be ... i know i need to upgrade the alternator.... im pretty sure i wanna go with DC Power alternator ive heard nothing but good things about them...

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

also what gauge does the speaker wire need to be ?? 12 gauge fine ??

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

Edited May 27, 2011 by b00sted

[b00sted 1]

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[Ohjay 116]

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[Tremonic 7]

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 ?? i know XS Power Batteries but which model ..im thinking the HC2400 for each amp ??. i wanna get 1 battery for each amp ... and then 1 battery for my cars electrical...

also how many amps does the alternator need to be ... i know i need to upgrade the alternator.... im pretty sure i wanna go with DC Power alternator ive heard nothing but good things about them...

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

also what gauge does the speaker wire need to be ?? 12 gauge fine ??

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

As far as batteries I am not a big fan of Kinetik. This is just from my experience with them so don't write that in stone. A lot of people have had good experiences with them. So that being said Kinetik uses the wattage that the battery will support as the item numbers meaning the HC2400 is said to be able to support 2400 watts as an extra batt so from what they say 1 of those for each amp will be fine. I would personally buy 3.

XS is well known for their product but just as an FYI the D3100 is said to be able to support 4000 watts as an extra batt. These depend on your budget.

NSB makes some really strong batts as well as Remy batts which make the Deka 9A31's so those are options also.

DC Power would be my recommendation for your alt if you can afford it. They're great. I have 2 of the 270XP's but only have one on my truck right now (still waiting on the bracket for the 2nd one) and it is charging 5 XS Power D3100's with no issues at all (one under the hood and 4 in back). While driving I don't even drop below 14V with 5K running on it. So yes I would definitely recommend DC for your alt but all of this is based on your budget.

Speaker wire: 8 gauge or bust.

[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 ?? i know XS Power Batteries but which model ..im thinking the HC2400 for each amp ??. i wanna get 1 battery for each amp ... and then 1 battery for my cars electrical...

also how many amps does the alternator need to be ... i know i need to upgrade the alternator.... im pretty sure i wanna go with DC Power alternator ive heard nothing but good things about them...

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

also what gauge does the speaker wire need to be ?? 12 gauge fine ??

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

As far as batteries I am not a big fan of Kinetik. This is just from my experience with them so don't write that in stone. A lot of people have had good experiences with them. So that being said Kinetik uses the wattage that the battery will support as the item numbers meaning the HC2400 is said to be able to support 2400 watts as an extra batt so from what they say 1 of those for each amp will be fine. I would personally buy 3.

XS is well known for their product but just as an FYI the D3100 is said to be able to support 4000 watts as an extra batt. These depend on your budget.

NSB makes some really strong batts as well as Remy batts which make the Deka 9A31's so those are options also.

DC Power would be my recommendation for your alt if you can afford it. They're great. I have 2 of the 270XP's but only have one on my truck right now (still waiting on the bracket for the 2nd one) and it is charging 5 XS Power D3100's with no issues at all (one under the hood and 4 in back). While driving I don't even drop below 14V with 5K running on it. So yes I would definitely recommend DC for your alt but all of this is based on your budget.

Speaker wire: 8 gauge or bust.

awesome thanks for answering my questions

you ever have any turbo questions let me know lol

[MECHMAN 8]

Mechman builds a bolt-in kit for your car.

If you have not already purchased batteries consider stepping up to a 14v system. It's a drop in swap with one of our alternators, no extra step-down module BS or any other issues, bolt in the alternator and 14v batteries, adjust the voltage to the correct charging level and go. Louder music, brighter lights, easier starting and a charging voltage of 16.5v, resting of 14.7-14.8v. No step-down module BS required, it's a drop in swap.

We have 3 of our vehicles running 14v right now, the turbocharged 408ci Mustang, 3/4 ton Silverado 6.0, and the Jeep TJ. If someone made a 13lb 14v battery I would be running it in my autocross car, I can't in my DD, it's PCM controlled.

Just something to consider.

Our alternators for your car have adjustable voltage so you run the alternator as 12v for now, step up to 14v later if cashflow is a concern.

[b00sted 1]

Mechman builds a bolt-in kit for your car.

If you have not already purchased batteries consider stepping up to a 14v system. It's a drop in swap with one of our alternators, no extra step-down module BS or any other issues, bolt in the alternator and 14v batteries, adjust the voltage to the correct charging level and go. Louder music, brighter lights, easier starting and a charging voltage of 16.5v, resting of 14.7-14.8v. No step-down module BS required, it's a drop in swap.

We have 3 of our vehicles running 14v right now, the turbocharged 408ci Mustang, 3/4 ton Silverado 6.0, and the Jeep TJ. If someone made a 13lb 14v battery I would be running it in my autocross car, I can't in my DD, it's PCM controlled.

Just something to consider.

Our alternators for your car have adjustable voltage so you run the alternator as 12v for now, step up to 14v later if cashflow is a concern.

well that sounds awesome !!!... i sent you a PM

but ya i wanna run 5000 wrms so what electrical system should i go with ??? give me a link, details, and/or some prices and we'll see what i can do