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I'm upgrading my battery and alternator and I'm not sure about what size high output alternator I should get and what are some good ones to get? Where do you buy these things? I am currently using two amps with a combined total of 1400 watts from my 2 amps. I may add more in the future so I just wanted to get the most out of a battery so I chose the Kinetik HC2400 which has 2600 cranking amps and 128 Amp hours...what do you guys think?
Buy the biggest alternator you can buy for your application.
XS Power
Mechman
Excessive Amperage
Ohio Generator
Singer Alts
Those are all the reputable brands.
1400 watts? Do the big 3 and maybe an extra battery and good wire and you should be fine....
Well if he plans to upgrade amps or add in the future I can almost bet he is near the limits now of his stock electrical system.
True. And as we all know an upgrade is always right around the corner. Can one ever have too much bass?Quote:
Originally Posted by CHEMMINS
NEVER too much bass. I just did the big 3 this past weekend and all the lights inside and out are still dimming big time. I'm driving a 2006 chevy silverado.. I read somewhere that the stock alternator was junk so i figured i'd just upgrade both the battery and alternator together now and just solve every bit of problems due to lack of power.
yeah I plan on upgrading my alternator soon... I see in the near future I will have more than 4k watts
but for that truck you can check here AD-244 High Amp Alternator,Nations Auto Electric,USA 1-888-334-2632
o6 chev....prolly has a 5.3 or 5.7 in it....one of the cheapest high output alts avail......
Get a 300 amper and call it a day.
It's weird how some people get dimming lights and electrical dips and some don't. I ran 1200 rms in my '99 Monte Carlo with stock everything and used 4 gauge and nothing. Took it like a champ. Your truck has to have a more powerful alt than the Monte....
Some alts put out more than others, and some vehicles use more than others. Even with the exact same electrical in 2 different vehicles will net different results. AKA a truck uses more amperage than a car.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoesDad
Gotcha... Thanks!
Get the biggest alt you can afford..IMO .I agree with above being said.Most vehicles are at the bare minimum on the stock alternators,just to meet the standards/regulations.Quote:
Originally Posted by CHEMMINS