Battery alternator ??'s

[Jason Eden 10+ year member]

I have a honda civic with a b16 motor in it I'm going to hooking up 2 saz1500 and 1 sax100-4 The subs are 4. Sa8 v2 what's more important a big battery or a better alt ? Do I need those ? A few people I know run stock stuff no problems ?? It's just for a show car not daily use and won't be hitting all the time but want things to be good. Any input ? Thanks.

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[The Camry]

I have a honda civic with a b16 motor in it I'm going to hooking up 2 saz1500 and 1 sax100-4 The subs are 4. Sa8 v2 what's more important a big battery or a better alt ? Do I need those ? A few people I know run stock stuff no problems ?? It's just for a show car not daily use and won't be hitting all the time but want things to be good. Any input ? Thanks.

Do you know about the ELD sensor?

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/general-discussion/613983-soooo-electrical-what-battery-eh-eh.html

Thread i made that has people talkign about battery vs alts.

 

[fly_marlin]

You can hook it all up and try it. Be reasonable when playing, that's a good amount of power and your electrical system can't handle amps' full potential. You'll need an HO alternator if you're to reap full power of those things.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Alternator for sho. Those Hondas have tiny batteries and alternators stock.

 

[Jason Eden 10+ year member]

I have a yellow top 3100 from my buddy would that be ok ? Then alt I was told around 450 ( I think that's what he said ) so it's worth the money ?

 

[Jason Eden 10+ year member]

What is eld ? I have welding wire from alt to battery now

 

[fly_marlin]

I have a yellow top 3100 from my buddy would that be ok ? Then alt I was told around 450 ( I think that's what he said ) so it's worth the money ?

Yellowtops are fine, yes. Alternator is worth it, but make sure you get a good one. You want one from a trusted builder and get the biggest one that'll "drop in." Try to get one with good idle amperage well - helps when you bump at red lights lol

 

[The Camry]

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/general-discussion/396706-honda-eld-warning.html

Very important^^

 

[The Camry]

Honda Electrical Load Detection (ELD) Bypass - Honda Accord Forum - Honda Accord Enthusiast Forums

How To: ELD Bypass for Honda Civic/Accord/Fit - Electrical-battery- Alternators- Wiring - SMD Forum

first link is what it does in detail.

second link is how to fix it.

 

[MrFoca]

My Hondas alternator was tiny, and battery also lol. Did a Ohio gen & kinetic battery and that was night and day difference.

 

[Jason Eden 10+ year member]

I have a. 92 with a p28 computer out of early. 90's si to run my 99 b16 ?? So is around 4-500 average cost on alt ?

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Alternators are more important.

Also, optima batteries are not ideal for car audio. Lots of horror stories.

The new optimas are made in Mexico. There was a very informative thread on CACO about red and yellow tops. Will not buy them, and I advise you not to either.

A plain Jane rebadged AGM will be fine. Duracell, Deka, ect.

 

[Jason Eden 10+ year member]

How many amps would be good ? I'm new to all this crap. U like stinger or xs ?

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

How many amps would be good ? I'm new to all this crap. U like stinger or xs ?

Singer for alternators. Just get the biggest you can fit, because you will likely want to upgrade your system later.

XS batteries are great, but unless you're a serious competitor with lots of cash, a regular AGM would work fine.

 

[The Camry]

HO Alt will do you ZERO good if you dont deal with the ELD issue because your cars computer will never know your pulling extra current.