can my electrical handle this?

[>>SQL<< 10+ year member]

I am getting ready to change the system in my 1997 Honda Accord

Right now I have a MB Quart 100 x 4

2 channels running a front set of MB Quart componets and the other 2 bridged to a JL 10w3

I am getting a box built by Pro_rabbit for 2 Jl 10w3's

I would like to run each off a JL 500.1 and the keep everything matching I was going to use a JL 300.1 to run the fronts.

I have heard that JL amps are hogs on electrical

I do have the big 3 done already

I have a 2 gauge power wire

I do not want to run a second battery at all

So the amps are rated RMS at 1,300 watts how many amps do you think I will be pulling and does anyone know how many amps the ALT puts out?

thank you in advance for your help.

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[matt_bennett05 10+ year member]

JL makes a 300.1 full range? I think either that was a typo or I'm missing something.

 

[i2ain2thunder 10+ year member]

technically you could be potentially drawing 190 amps with those amps. I doubt you will end up using more than 120 of that so I think if you have a 120amp alt or bigger you should be find with the big three. If your alt is rated lower than that you might have some issues, but I think you would be just fine with that, maybe get an upgraded battery under the hood.

 

[Bosstradamus 10+ year member]

If it's the slash series they are power hogs. What's your alt amperage?

 

[i2ain2thunder 10+ year member]

Yeah I did my specs for you based off the slash v2 I figured that was what you were talking bout when u typed jl 300.1

 

[>>SQL<< 10+ year member]

whoops, typo

it is a 300/4

that will be running my front speakers bridged to 2 channels

I was doing some research and i think I have a 90 amp alt in the car

I found someone on ebay selling what they say is a 140 amp alt for $120 but I am skeptical as that price seems kinda low

Anyone know anything about this seller?

Honda ACCORD HI PERFORMANCE Alternator 1995 96 97 2.7L - eBay (item 250853785683 end time Sep-09-11 14:58:35 PDT)

 

[i2ain2thunder 10+ year member]

check you're local parts stores. sometimes for your vehicle they sell a higher output alternator like 150 amps or so and they're usually reasonable like $150-$200 they are usually cheaper then getting a like 200+ amp alt from one of the custom build houses, and can be a good solution for someone like you who isn't running massive power but might be running more than your alternator can easily handle.

 

[myjaja 10+ year member]

whoops, typoit is a 300/4

that will be running my front speakers bridged to 2 channels

I was doing some research and i think I have a 90 amp alt in the car

I found someone on ebay selling what they say is a 140 amp alt for $120 but I am skeptical as that price seems kinda low

Anyone know anything about this seller?

Honda ACCORD HI PERFORMANCE Alternator 1995 96 97 2.7L - eBay (item 250853785683 end time Sep-09-11 14:58:35 PDT)

vtec - 90 amp alt

non vtec - 80 amp alt

also, do you have the v6 engine? if not, thats not the right alternator for your car

 

[>>SQL<< 10+ year member]

vtec - 90 amp altnon vtec - 80 amp alt

also, do you have the v6 engine? if not, thats not the right alternator for your car

no I have the 2.2 motor

so 80 amps

so even at 1/2 volume I would still be pulling to many amps for the elecrtical.

I guess if I want to run those amps I need an upgrade

 

[TheUnderFighter 10+ year member]

I push over 1300wRms on a 60amp alt, and OEM battery, w/ Big 3, and don't have a single problem. Only minor dimming at max volume. Voltage doesn't drop below 12.8... I'm just looking to get a new battery and I should be solid.

 

[i2ain2thunder 10+ year member]

vtec - 90 amp altnon vtec - 80 amp alt

also, do you have the v6 engine? if not, thats not the right alternator for your car

ur sig makes me so hungry evry time i sees it......

 

[brodeisel 10+ year member]

lol me to with that sig. i just scrolled back up when i read your post. I was like i need food now

 

[dipitydoo 10+ year member]

install your amps first, then decide if you want any upgrades

 

[i2ain2thunder 10+ year member]

I push over 1300wRms on a 60amp alt, and OEM battery, w/ Big 3, and don't have a single problem. Only minor dimming at max volume. Voltage doesn't drop below 12.8... I'm just looking to get a new battery and I should be solid.

Yeah you can get by with ur current setup with a big 3. I'd just upgrade your batt and see how it goes if it was me and I was trying to save money. If I had money and wanted the best solution (and maybe a little louder) I'd upgrade the alternator and do big 3 and get a good Batt. ( I have that setup on my car and I have a 3600wrms amp and also a 800wrms amp. and I do great no drops in voltage plenty of power.)