Do I need to upgrade alternator etc

[riddla 10+ year member]

Here is my current system. 3 amps including a hifonics bxi 1606 but I will have the hifonics 2407 shortly. Im running 2 pioneer subs 1000w rms each. At present, it sounds excellent but I want to push more power to my subs so will be putting the above amp in.

Can I just do the BIG 3 and upgrage my alternator & be done.

At present, the lights dim very slightly if u really push it you would'nt really notice but should I do the above or can I leave it as is or one or the other, cheers

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[twisztdauthorit 10+ year member]

try big 3 first and see what happens

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

ok thanx, any other opinions

 

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

big 3 and new battery or batteries. and than ho alt if necessary

 

[twisztdauthorit 10+ year member]

yeah your system should be fine with big 3 and possibly a battery upgrade. Next step after that would be HO

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

Thanx for the advise guys, I appreciate it. cpl more questions, Will there be a big difference in power from the hifonics 1606 to the 2407 which is 2600w rms even tho its a bit overated so they say and what type of battery should I get, just a better standard upgrade or a special one please. Thanx

 

[Enellz 10+ year member]

you will notice the difference on the amps, and so will your electric. 2500 rms is alot of power. I run about 1000 rms with no big three stock Alt n a battery in the back. So expect to buy a good battery for the back and maybe a new one up front, you might be able to get away with just charging it. But the big 3 and battery in the back is a must.

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

you will notice the difference on the amps, and so will your electric. 2500 rms is alot of power. I run about 1000 rms with no big three stock Alt n a battery in the back. So expect to buy a good battery for the back and maybe a new one up front, you might be able to get away with just charging it. But the big 3 and battery in the back is a must.

I was just hoping to use 1 good battery. would that not be ok with the big 3 and alternator upgrade?

 

[Echo42987 10+ year member]

Like everyone is saying. Do the big three and then just upgrade your main car battery to an optima yellow top. All your problems will go away probably.

-Nick-

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

Like everyone is saying. Do the big three and then just upgrade your main car battery to an optima yellow top. All your problems will go away probably.
-Nick-

Ok thanx again. I will arrange and get the big 3 done 1st then source a yellow top or similar

 

[romans535 10+ year member]

Here is my current system. 3 amps including a hifonics bxi 1606 but I will have the hifonics 2407 shortly. Im running 2 pioneer subs 1000w rms each. At present, it sounds excellent but I want to push more power to my subs so will be putting the above amp in.
Can I just do the BIG 3 and upgrage my alternator & be done.

At present, the lights dim very slightly if u really push it you would'nt really notice but should I do the above or can I leave it as is or one or the other, cheers

cool setup, as for the question i myself would wait i found out that doing the big 3 does help. i myself have 2 pretty good batteries plus an isolator just in case(all ogage of course) i think with that you should be good for now

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

thanx for the comment, ill definately be sorting it

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

Regarding the BIG 3. Do I just add the 0 awg wire as I dont really want to be removing anything ?

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

Regarding the BIG 3. Do I just add the 0 awg wire as I dont really want to be removing anything ?

And also, I want to buy this battery.

I currently have the standard one in the boot at present and want to add this one as well for definate.

http://www.tayna.co.uk/M110-Premium-Numax-Deep-Cycle-Marine-Battery-P3773.html

Question is, can I just wire them in parallel, plus to plus , minus to minus ? Is that correct as I dont want to be using any split charging etc. Thanx for any input

 

[king ranch 5,000+ posts]

i was wondering the same can i just do the big 3 as an add-on and not remove stock wiring