Alternators-Newbie

[Reece Cook 10+ year member]

Hey guys whatsup iv been told that with the sound system i want its better to go with an HQ alternator than extra batteries. I have a 1999 F-150 extended cab lariat 4x4. 5.4L triton. I don't know if that matters but yes i do need to do more research and i don't wanna here complaints from yall cause I'm a newb. Just please suggest and help me find a good alternator for my truck.

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This is what i have found so far.

http://www.qualitypowerauto.com/catalog.php?category=5

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[plugitin 5,000+ posts]

HO Alternator. (high output)

Check out DC Power, Mechman, and Iraggi if you wana get a real nice alt. DB Electrical isnt too shabby either.

 

[Reece Cook 10+ year member]

HO Alternator. (high output)
Check out DC Power, Mechman, and Iraggi if you wana get a real nice alt. DB Electrical isnt too shabby either.

Aight thanks man!

 

[plugitin 5,000+ posts]

and depending on what you plan on running, you will need a few nice batteries also

 

[Reece Cook 10+ year member]

alright none of those sights have alternators that fir my truck?!

 

[SPL140.2 5,000+ posts]

get ahold of nathan over at excessive amperage im sure he can hook you up.

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[retrojordans 10+ year member]

If you are running under 2k watts rms @ 2ohms you can really just run a zero gauge big-3 install and a nice deep cycle battery under the hood for insurance.

No extra batteries..

No high output alternator..

Just a big-3 for voltage issues, and a nice D31 Optima to replace your stock battery.

Your stock alt is either a 110 amp or a 130 amp iirc meaning you have between 45 and 55 amps to run your system on the stock alt..

A clean 1,000 watt amp pulls around ~50 amps.

Therefor you don't need an alternator.

 

[retrojordans 10+ year member]

If you choose to go 1k watts rms or higher @ 1ohm you will need to upgrade your alternator. Then depending on your listening habits, you might need to add a battery depending on your voltage dropping issues, if you're having any.

 

[Reece Cook 10+ year member]

Well i know i do not have a stock battery in it. Also i wanna run at 1 ohms i forget why but isnt it better?