Do I need more power? Batt Alt Big 3

[MakkMar10]

I recently traded my s15L5's for a zxs1500.1, that I will put on a single s15L74 in a 4cu box. Does the "s" stand for small hahaha....but is this thing real? I have a '10 Jeep Patriot, it has a duralast gold in it already. Do I need more power? I had 1 L5 on a "3k" boss audio amp, no problems with lights unless engine was off.

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[shauncox26]

because that boss must likely only made 300~ watts. i would do the big3 and 1/0 wiring all around. maybe a second agm in the back depending on the size of your factory alt.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

because that boss must likely only made 300~ watts. i would do the big3 and 1/0 wiring all around. maybe a second agm in the back depending on the size of your factory alt.

^^^ pretty much. This to start ^^^*

 

[MakkMar10]

because that boss must likely only made 300~ watts. i would do the big3 and 1/0 wiring all around. maybe a second agm in the back depending on the size of your factory alt.

^^^ pretty much. This to start ^^^*

Y batt as opposed to alt???? An im guessing i shud go XS for battery power rite....

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Most cars can take 2000 rms with the big3 and a agm battery The system draws power from the battery. The big 3 helps recharge the battery more efficiently and faster an ho alt is usually not needed until you breach that 2000 rms level. And some alts are as high as $600

 

[MakkMar10]

Most cars can take 2000 rms with the big3 and a agm battery The system draws power from the battery. The big 3 helps recharge the battery more efficiently and faster an ho alt is usually not needed until you breach that 2000 rms level. And some alts are as high as $600

Ok....So replace the duralast an get Big 3????

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Ok....So replace the duralast an get Big 3????

Yes

 

[MakkMar10]

Yes

Is there a diff between AGM or Deep Cycle batts?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Agm is a deep cycle battery. Absorbic glass mat they last longer than most other batteries

 

[MakkMar10]

Agm is a deep cycle battery. Absorbic glass mat they last longer than most other batteries

Figures....Do I use physical measurements or group # to find my battery?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Figures....Do I use physical measurements or group # to find my battery?

Both

 

[MakkMar10]

Both

Any particular brand....

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Depends on your budget

 

[MakkMar10]

Depends on your budget

Would Odyssey or XS be wise choice, I dnt want to bugdet my power. I need it 2b dependable, for future projects.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Where's highland ca ? Both are good batts