JL Audio 300X4 Jl Audio 500x1 ( 80 amp alternator)

[Hero4u]

Hello everyone. I just bought a new Truck a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. I previously had these 2- JL amps in my GMC Sierra- which I think had a 150 amp stock alternator in it. I never had any electrical problems and have all this stereo stuff in a closet and wanting to upgrade the factory stereo system. I would like to keep the factory head unit as I did in my GMC and I already have a JL clean sweep to clean up the signal. My question is with these 2 amps ,will I have to upgrade my alternator. Battery. and start adding electrical upgrades ? I truly would like to leave the electrical as is ( factory) but I am concerned about these amps pulling too much power from this 80 amp stock alternator. Back in the day I got into using multiple amps and ended up having to do this but it was like having to charge the batteries ect.. I just want to use these 2 amps . The JL 500x-1 to run 4- 8inch kicker subs and the JL 300x4 to run the mids and tweets. Does anyone know if my 80 amp stock alternator with be enough? Thanks everyone from S.FL

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

That's pushing it. Set it up conservitaly

 

[pickup1 5,000+ posts]

Just run 1/0 to start with,but you may need to upgrade to a better battery or run a dual battery set up.

 

[Hero4u]

Thanks you guys when you say 1/0 you mean one amp?

 

[Staynlean 10+ year member]

Thanks you guys when you say 1/0 you mean one amp?

No, they mean run 1/0 wire from batt to a distro block, then you can run your 4 gauge wires from the block to the amps. Should suffice for your situation.

So that means 1 big wire (like 0 gauge) to distro, then 2 smaller wires to amps (4 gauge)

I don't know the most about car stereo but I am familiar with electrical, others can give more advice but this is what the guys are telling you.