upgrading electrical?

[JDKauff5 10+ year member]

I have a 2004 nissan titan and i want to run around 2500rms in it. What would i have to upgraded electrical wise to make it handle that kind of power on a daily basis?

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[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

2500W rms on a regular basis is extremely difficult to achieve, unless you like listening to test tones. music is dynamic and most recording rarely have enough well recorded and mixed low end.

regardless, you'll most likely need at least one 300A HO alt, a bank of AGM batteries, and a few spools of 1/0 wire. solder your ring terminals, color code you wire, and take good care to properly fuse so you don't set your truck on fire.

monitor voltage constantly and ensure the system is able to maintain >13.5V while driving and listening at your desired levels. plan on spending a $1500 in electrical upgrades - good batteries and a good alt are expensive.

 

[CHEMMINS 10+ year member]

lulz......a bank of batts for 2500w rms.......

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

lulz......a bank of batts for 2500w rms.......

this...lol

 

[06goat 10+ year member]

Honestly id say big3, a upgraded batt up front and maybe one in back. MAYBE, depends on what ur stock alt does

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

maybe he wants to stabalize voltage? maybe he wants to compete? they do that in NC. you saying a single starting battery is sufficient for competition? i think A USACi competitor knows better than that.

i recongized that "daily listening" will not require much draw as the actual power demand will be lower with music. but to actually answer the question of daily output at 2500W RMS is different. as unlikely as it is, that was the question.

the term "bank" is relative as the quantity really depends on the size of the batt and the expected demand and duration. maybe one large battery, maybe four smaller batteries. there are arguements for both approaches.

and this is also assuming he can actually acheive that on a regular basis with the unkown equipment. maybe it's Boss Audio and this conversation is pointless. Maybe it's good stuff and he just wants to pound the streets.

instead of criticising a valid (albiet conservative) response, you could provide your own insight and experirence... since that is what this forum is supposed to be for. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[sobe3yourself. 10+ year member]

2500W rms on a regular basis is extremely difficult to achieve, unless you like listening to test tones. music is dynamic and most recording rarely have enough well recorded and mixed low end.
regardless, you'll most likely need at least one 300A HO alt, a bank of AGM batteries, and a few spools of 1/0 wire. solder your ring terminals, color code you wire, and take good care to properly fuse so you don't set your truck on fire.

monitor voltage constantly and ensure the system is able to maintain >13.5V while driving and listening at your desired levels. plan on spending a $1500 in electrical upgrades - good batteries and a good alt are expensive.

lol are you serious?

 

[Firebird 1991 10+ year member]

im in the same situation and my plans are:

1) red top up front already

2) Big 3

3) 250 amp alt.

4) one run of 0 gauge

5) Two deka 9a31s in the trunk.

Im pretty sure this should be enough for close to 3500-4000rms but i would rather have more then not enough power! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[sobe3yourself. 10+ year member]

im running an AQ2200D

1.Stock alt

2. Stock battery up front

3. Big 3

4. 0 awg run

5. 2 Deka Intimidator batts in back

 

[Firebird 1991 10+ year member]

maybe he wants to stabalize voltage? maybe he wants to compete? they do that in NC. you saying a single starting battery is sufficient for competition? i think A USACi competitor knows better than that.
i recongized that "daily listening" will not require much draw as the actual power demand will be lower with music. but to actually answer the question of daily output at 2500W RMS is different. as unlikely as it is, that was the question.

the term "bank" is relative as the quantity really depends on the size of the batt and the expected demand and duration. maybe one large battery, maybe four smaller batteries. there are arguements for both approaches.

and this is also assuming he can actually acheive that on a regular basis with the unkown equipment. maybe it's Boss Audio and this conversation is pointless. Maybe it's good stuff and he just wants to pound the streets.

instead of criticising a valid (albiet conservative) response, you could provide your own insight and experirence... since that is what this forum is supposed to be for. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

^^Wish more guys were like you on here //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Firebird 1991 10+ year member]

im running an AQ2200D
1.Stock alt

2. Stock battery up front

3. Big 3

4. 0 awg run

5. 2 Deka Intimidator batts in back

Sobe, how low do you drop on a constistant beat, lets say on a song like Air Forces by young jeezy? Or do you stay up in the 13s?

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

^^Wish more guys were like you on here //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

you got a 383 in that bird?

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

lol are you serious?

sure. you may not have an upgraded alt, but it would help you maintain 14V and keep those batts charged. more voltage = more power. besides, at idle you only get half your alt output anyway. i believe in having more than you need.

 

[CHEMMINS 10+ year member]

I have no issues helping the lad, but to tell someone that they should plan on spending $1500 on electrical for 2500w is borderline stupid.

 

[BlactimusCrime 10+ year member]

I run an AQ2200D

Stock replacement starter batt

95a stock alt

1 run of shok 1/0 cca

1 g31 in the trunk.

and my car is electrically loaded. digital everything.

I dont drop below 12.9 at idle wangin it.