Alt, more wire, batteries help please

[benzmansl65amg 10+ year member]

I have a 2002 Chevy Tahoe right now i have a Red Top, stock 105A alt., NINe.1 and NINe.2X with the big three (1/0 gauge) done. I have 0 gauge from the Red top to the distro. Everything is ok now some dimming but not horrible. I am adding a Second NINe.1 next weekend. That is going to be 320 amps of current draw from those 3 amps... So what should i do.

1) do i need more power wire to the trunk... on the internet it says 1/0 is good for 350 amps. my wire is about 14-15ft.

2) i am thinking of selling my Red Top and doing HC600 starter and HC2400

3) iraggi 250 amp alt

I need to know what to do.

Thanks in advance,

Joe

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[benzmansl65amg 10+ year member]

Bump

 

[benzmansl65amg 10+ year member]

Someone has to be able to help

 

[shavenblazer 10+ year member]

alt.

 

[benzmansl65amg 10+ year member]

What about the power wire do i need more? also any other opinions?

 

[shavenblazer 10+ year member]

Buy the alt get another run of power and ground then buy a HC 2400.

 

[benzmansl65amg 10+ year member]

ok thanks

 

[lostdaytomorrow 10+ year member]

1.) Alternator as big as possible

2.) Two runs of 0/1 awg to the back for a new battery.

 

[xtremebassjunky 10+ year member]

I would do a second run of 1/0... keep the red top up front and put a 2400 in the back.

and if you have the money... buy a new alt..

 

[TheOtherSide 10+ year member]

I say dual runs of 1/0 isn't a bad idea but not a necessity.

Definately do the HO Alt, though if you plan on doing a full out high volume showoff, then you might need a bigger alt if you plan on pulling the full 320 amps for long bursts.

So, let's see:

Bigger / another wire run - Recommended, not necessary

Battery - If you want to. What'll it hurt other than the wallet?

Alt - YES

Remember you have a lot more electrical gear than just audio ****. ECU, fuel pump, A/C, fans, lights, etc.

 

[benzmansl65amg 10+ year member]

yea i may do the big 300 amp Amputator which is the biggest he makes to try and feed everything as best as possible.

Thanks guys

Joe

 

[benzmansl65amg 10+ year member]

any other opinions?

Thanks,

Joe