more batteries or more alts

[Kryptonitewhite 10+ year member]

I cant do both. I have one Iraggi HO alt rated 160-200A @ idle, 220A peak

should I add 1 more bigger alt to the AC bracket or add 2 more 100aH Oreilley AGMs, Intimidator knock offs

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[CL1CKCLACK 5,000+ posts]

well an alt is gonna be a lot more expensive then a single battery, i would either add 2 or 3 batts, or the alt. if your just adding one go with the alternator

 

[Lil Poot 5,000+ posts]

more details on your electrical and what you're trying to power.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

You must have enough alt to maintain a solid state of charge on your batteries.

 

[Bad4health 10+ year member]

i got batts....and they are the shiz 9a31s all day and i got 2 Optima group 31s let me kno, is that north dakota?? lol

 

[Supergumby5000 5,000+ posts]

I cant do both. I have one Iraggi HO alt rated 160-200A @ idle, 220A peak
should I add 1 more bigger alt to the AC bracket or add 2 more 100aH Oreilley AGMs, Intimidator knock offs

interesting rating.......

system details are needed for this decision. you didnt even say how many batteries/what batteries you are currently running, let alone how much power.

 

[Kryptonitewhite 10+ year member]

I have an O'Reilley AGM factory size in fron... I think thats g31? I have 2 of the big O' reilley AGM 100aH in back

Kicker SX500.2

KX650.4

Two KX850.4's

Four Audiopipe AP30001Ds

Aproximately 1400A maximum capable current draw, but of course will never see that

I have about $700-$800, I'll drop about $100 on more 0 gauge, and the rest either on 2 more 100aH AGM batts or another HO alt and bracket

 

[bunkrd you 10+ year member]

why not get 2 more dekas for 250$ and then another alt and win?

 

[Kryptonitewhite 10+ year member]

why not get 2 more dekas for 250$ and then another alt and win?

here's the ones I got

Deka Intimidator & O'Reilly Extreme AGM (same battery) - JeepForum.com

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I think mine were about $220 each. I'm looking at $440ish for 2 more. It's either that or another HO alt and mounting brackets.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

more is better

 

[Magnus 10+ year member]

Alternator for sure. I always thought of batteries as a buffer. If your alt can't keep your batteries charged then it is pointless to buy more. Alternators take up less space and don't destroy gas mileage like 100 pound batteries do.

 

[Kryptonitewhite 10+ year member]

Alternator for sure. I always thought of batteries as a buffer. If your alt can't keep your batteries charged then it is pointless to buy more. Alternators take up less space and don't destroy gas mileage like 100 pound batteries do.

I agree. Just bought a 200idle/300peak from EA! Thanks guys!