Do I have enough power? How to tell.

[Austinsmith]

I'm running a hifonics Zeus 3200 in a soundqubed hdc3 15 at 1ohm. My stock alternator just broke on me. I have a 2006 Mazda 3 so the highest amp alt I could get was 160 amps. I intend to upgrade my battery to a deep cycle xs battery. How do I tell if I have enough power before I ruin anything else? I'm somewhat new to the heavy duty bass life and I'm in need of some much needed expierience.

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[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

yeah if the alt is not singer, mechman, dc power, ohio generator, excessive amperage, and a very few other trusted companies, the alt is basically garbage. Especially if you found it on ebay or amazon

 

[Austinsmith]

I got one from Ohio generators, so I should be fine?

 

[BassAndBeer]

I got one from Ohio generators, so I should be fine?

ohio generators are a well known company, you should be fine. how big of an alt did you get?

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I got one from Ohio generators, so I should be fine?

you are in good hands. You got more then enough electrical upgrades to handle that amp after its all in.

 

[Austinsmith]

I got the 160 amp one

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

160 seems low. Did you check with multiple companies? Already bought the alternator?

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

yeah if the alt is not singer, mechman, dc power, ohio generator, excessive amperage, and a very few other trusted companies, the alt is basically garbage. Especially if you found it on ebay or amazon

this is really funny to me. If its not these companies its "garbage". I know those are great companies, but just because a alt is not from one of these companies doesnt mean its garbage. I dont run ebay alts by the way im just saying. Ive seen mutliple alts fail from all the listed companies. Some these more then the others listed but i dont call them garbage.

I dont maybe im just ranting because im a cheap ass lol...

 

[akheathen Premium Member]

rule of thumb, that means you are good to support 1600rms..... extra batteries are good for doing demos and competing (though still not as good as being able to generate the required power at higher voltage), but the problem with batteries is you have to recharge with 10x the power you used when you account for time.

 

[akheathen Premium Member]

this is really funny to me. If its not these companies its "garbage". I know those are great companies, but just because a alt is not from one of these companies doesnt mean its garbage. I dont run ebay alts by the way im just saying. Ive seen mutliple alts fail from all the listed companies. Some these more then the others listed but i dont call them garbage.
I dont maybe im just ranting because im a cheap ass lol...

there are a few gems out there, i'm sure..... but there is also allot of garbage that either won't do near what is claimed, or will soon just fail because of some cheap shortcut or skimp that saved them .2cents on manufacturing....... but if 8/10 work, they are still making money.

 

[Austinsmith]

Yes. The highest one I could've got for my car was 180 amps from iraggi but he couldn't get it to me until late May. And that was $600. I got the 160amp from Ohio gen for 350

 

[Austinsmith]

rule of thumb, that means you are good to support 1600rms..... extra batteries are good for doing demos and competing (though still not as good as being able to generate the required power at higher voltage), but the problem with batteries is you have to recharge with 10x the power you used when you account for time.

So I'm good to support 1600w rms but not 3200? And the xs battery I get would replace my stock, not be a second.

 

[akheathen Premium Member]

i don't buy anything fomoco, so i don't usually go get that "not available" experience..... sorry.

 

[Austinsmith]

What?

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

this is really funny to me. If its not these companies its "garbage". I know those are great companies, but just because a alt is not from one of these companies doesnt mean its garbage. I dont run ebay alts by the way im just saying. Ive seen mutliple alts fail from all the listed companies. Some these more then the others listed but i dont call them garbage.
I dont maybe im just ranting because im a cheap ass lol...

Get burned by Ebay alts along with knowing a lot of people that got burned by off brands and you'll understand the hate. At least these reputable brands back their alts. With ebay, you fked because you are just gonna get another replacement POS that does the same sh*tty idle or just eat the restocking and shipping fee. Trust me man, you venture outside of reputable companies, you are in for a world of butthurt.