What electrical upgrades would I need...

[Iosias 10+ year member]

Looking to upgrade my electrical before I beef up my sub-stage in my 03 Silverado. What do you all think I would need to run 2000-3000rms daily. I'm figuring id need at least another battery or two with an alternator? Really kinda lost on what would be a solid foundation.

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[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Silverado should have a decent sized alternator stock. Do you know what size?

 

[JoeK 10+ year member]

Kinetik HC2400 or two and a big 3. That is IF your silverado doesnt have that alternator fuel savings b/s. Alt should be fine, i think they are a 145amp

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

Looking to upgrade my electrical before I beef up my sub-stage in my 03 Silverado. What do you all think I would need to run 2000-3000rms daily. I'm figuring id need at least another battery or two with an alternator? Really kinda lost on what would be a solid foundation.

when I went to 2500 watts rms in my '02 Suburban, I bought a 240a H.O. Alt and ran a single Kinetiks HC2000 up front...about $700.00, incl 0ga wiring and connectors for that Big 3 wiring upgrade and fuse holders/fuses..I do not like headlight dimming.

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

Iraggi Alternator - C, K Series Pickup

 

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I have used db electrical before, they make good alternators but my favorite alternator is mechmans and he is located on here

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

IIRC, the stock alt should be around 145a...

 

[Iosias 10+ year member]

I have a big three and yellow top for the time being. Possibly good with my stock alt and just run two larger batteries ?

 

[JoeK 10+ year member]

Should be good with large bats or one big one. XS Power D3400

 

[Iosias 10+ year member]

Thanks for all the responses guys.

 

[Iosias 10+ year member]

Could I keep my yellow top and add a beefy Deka battery or would it be best to sell the Yellow and get two of the same batteries?