DC Power VS. Mechman

[SWFL 10+ year member]

This is just a simple thread not a 10 page thread hopefully of a bunch of fighting.

DC Power

160-170 idle, 240-250max-$460

Mechman

Rhino series 150 idle, 250 max-$400

This is for a 2001 F-150 5.4L

Which alt is the best value?

Need something that will do the best at idle to keep up with an IA 40.1 at full tilt.

Big 3 is done. How many runs of 1/0 to the back would I need and how many batteries in the back would I need? Want to stay above 12.5, 13 volts would be nice. I have a gold duralast for now upfront, and spv70 in the back what else would I need in the back??

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[MmatsDude 10+ year member]

cant go wrong with both

flip a coin

 

[SWFL 10+ year member]

true, But i wonder for the 60 bucks difference which one will be the best. I figure that mechmans alt will do 160-170 at idle as well right??

Its such a tough choice, both offer the same warranty, DC power actually called me when I sent an email didnt just reply to my email which is very nice and great customer service so IDK undecided

 

[Pioneer~Saturn 5,000+ posts]

Could've sworn there was a thread exactly like this (title might have even been the exact same) a very short while ago...

 

[yikes vR 10+ year member]

make 11 more threads about. plz

 

[mazzasec 5,000+ posts]

Well legititmacy isnt an issue

product performance isnt an isse ( both will perform very well!)

Customer service isnt an issue ( both CS if VERY good for both companies)

GO WITH THE CHEAPER! lol

 

[SWFL 10+ year member]

make 11 more threads about. plz

cant help that my money i work hard for and dont want to make a wrong decesion since I have no experience with any of these companies unlike other people on here

 

[Pioneer~Saturn 5,000+ posts]

cant help that my money i work hard for and dont want to make a wrong decesion since I have no experience with any of these companies unlike other people on here

...there was an identical thread comparing these two companies' products a very short while ago with pretty much the exact same title even...that's what we're saying.

 

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

Could've sworn there was a thread exactly like this (title might have even been the exact same) a very short while ago...

as was the OP.

Another one again. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/furious.gif.fc81ca146dbff91fede3ed290dbc4f4c.gif

 

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

...there was an identical thread comparing these two companies' products a very short while ago with pretty much the exact same title even...that's what we're saying.

Here's a thread. Not sure if its what youre talking about.

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=394997

 

[SWFL 10+ year member]

yea but that 10 page one is nothing but a big argue and crying going on not actual facts and which is better and why?

 

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

yea but that 10 page one is nothing but a big argue and crying going on not actual facts and which is better and why?

On the contrary there is a factual debate in the link to the thread I posted.

Flip a coin,

heads=mechman

tails=dc

I'll do it for you with a silver dollar.

 

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

heads it is

so get a mechman and be happy //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif

 

[SWFL 10+ year member]

the main question is, will the mechman do 160-170 at idle like dc power says his does, or will it only do 150 like mechman says??

thats the tough decesion. I am wanting people who have actually benched their alts of both compaines to see what they did over or below rating.

 

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

both companies bench their own alternators.

No need to ask anyone, 10-20amps at idle difference is nothing when you look at it. Factor in headlights, AC, heater, etc...

Just get a mechman. Faith already said so.