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<blockquote data-quote="Ali G" data-source="post: 1328415" data-attributes="member: 564639">So, I&#039;m thinking for my next install, I&#039;m going to need to upgrade my electrical system. I plan on running a NINe.1, a NINe.2, and a NINe.4... and I&#039;ll be running the NINe.1 down to .5 ohms. So, I figured the Big 3 is a must and a second battery... but I don&#039;t want to deal with finding a place to mount the battery and having an extra 50 lb battery in my trunk (it is a WRX so I want to Auto-X it and drag race it sometimes).So, my question is, will just getting a high output alternator and doing the Big 3 be enough to fuel this amp setup, or will a deep cycle battery be a must, too? If I can just get a new alt. how many amps should I be looking for? The NINe.1 can draw 130 amps alone, then the other amps can draw 50 amps a piece.And if I DO need a second battery, would that suffice without having to drop the money on a new alternator?And would it be too risky to do the Big 3 and install that setup on my stock electrical system to just see how bad the dimming is, or would it cause permanent damage immediately?BTW, the stock alternator is 110 amps.Just looking for some adive here.Thanks,Justin</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ali G, post: 1328415, member: 564639"] So, I'm thinking for my next install, I'm going to need to upgrade my electrical system. I plan on running a NINe.1, a NINe.2, and a NINe.4... and I'll be running the NINe.1 down to .5 ohms. So, I figured the Big 3 is a must and a second battery... but I don't want to deal with finding a place to mount the battery and having an extra 50 lb battery in my trunk (it is a WRX so I want to Auto-X it and drag race it sometimes). So, my question is, will just getting a high output alternator and doing the Big 3 be enough to fuel this amp setup, or will a deep cycle battery be a must, too? If I can just get a new alt. how many amps should I be looking for? The NINe.1 can draw 130 amps alone, then the other amps can draw 50 amps a piece. And if I DO need a second battery, would that suffice without having to drop the money on a new alternator? And would it be too risky to do the Big 3 and install that setup on my stock electrical system to just see how bad the dimming is, or would it cause permanent damage immediately? BTW, the stock alternator is 110 amps. Just looking for some adive here. Thanks, Justin [/QUOTE]

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