What to upgrade first on electrical

[Guyver 10+ year member]

Alright, I'm not sure what to upgrade first. The only thing I've done so far with the car is just the big 3 with all 0 gauge, including positive wire from front to rear amp and ground. Amp is a CT Sounds 1400. As of now I'm just waiting for my XCON 15 to come in and just bumping the L7 12 @ 1 ohm for now. Head lights doesn't dim that much but the volt meter on the CT bass knob be dropping down to 12.3 when the bass hits hard and car idles at 14.1-14.2. So what do you guys think, should I upgrade my starter battery first to a XS battery or start with a high output alternator first? Some say to add a second AGM battery first and go from there but I also heard that it isn't good to add AGM battery with a stock battery. Thanks!

Car is 2009 Camry SE

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[Guyver 10+ year member]

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[kr15 5,000+ posts]

What can you fit in factory location? Something like an xs3400 should be fine

 

[Massive spl]

Get a agm batt for under the hood

Duracell

Energizer

Juicebox

Are some pretty good options for nice batts for nice price. But after you get a nice batt then next step is HO alternator, only alt companies id choose are

Excessive amperage

Ohio gen

DC power

 

[Guyver 10+ year member]

I was just looking at Mechman, are they any good?

Get a agm batt for under the hoodDuracell

Energizer

Juicebox

Are some pretty good options for nice batts for nice price. But after you get a nice batt then next step is HO alternator, only alt companies id choose are

Excessive amperage

Ohio gen

DC power

 

[Boominburban 10+ year member]

mechman, JS Ultimate alts, Ohio Gen,DC power,Excessive are all good .... check around and see which one(s) offer what you need, at a price point you feel comfortable paying.

My advise is almost always go right to the heart of it. I always replace my oem alt with an aftermarket HO unit. Then of course 1/0 or 2/0 big 3/4, ALONG with a good AGM battery or two.(or more, depending on needs)

I generally do this before I put the first piece of equipment in my vehicle.

Hit up Boomsday or Michaellane on here for great deals on AGM's ....