Will the big 3 be enough for friends 02 Explorer

[bhill618 10+ year member]

He will be running 2 12" Kicker L7's (D4) powered by a Fosgate T1500 (at 1 ohm, 1500 RMS) with another Fosgate T400-4 (at 4 ohms so about 180 RMS) in there as well. He (and I) need to know if just doing the big 3 will be enough... The stock alternator is a 130 amp alternator. He isn't interested in putting another battery in the back either. Thanks.

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[Supergumby5000 5,000+ posts]

should be plenty, just watch the voltage. I wouldnt be bumping full tilt at idle all the time, but other then that, it'll be fine.

 

[stevew007 10+ year member]

He will be running 2 12" Kicker L7's (D4) powered by a Fosgate T1500 (at 1 ohm, 1500 RMS) with another Fosgate T400-4 (at 4 ohms so about 180 RMS) in there as well. He (and I) need to know if just doing the big 3 will be enough... The stock alternator is a 130 amp alternator. He isn't interested in putting another battery in the back either. Thanks.

stupid question? but if he dont wont another battery why ask if it's enough //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[bhill618 10+ year member]

should be plenty, just watch the voltage. I wouldnt be bumping full tilt at idle all the time, but other then that, it'll be fine.

What if he didn't have the big 3? There is 1/0 wiring in there as well. Ran it under the carpet.

and to other persons post: he would just get another alternator eventually if its not enough.

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

lol @ Stevew007's post

I say no.

If he like his music, he'll be playing it loud, and one of his amps or both is going bye bye

 

[bhill618 10+ year member]

why would they tear up? Just not enough power?

 

[Supergumby5000 5,000+ posts]

a kinetik 2400 will fit under the hood of an explorer sideways. I've done it.

slap a big battery under the hood, along with the big 3, and it'll be fine on 1500RMS + a 4ch amp

 

[bhill618 10+ year member]

I'll see what he says. He's caught up on money, after spending on his system. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[stevew007 10+ year member]

What if he didn't have the big 3? There is 1/0 wiring in there as well. Ran it under the carpet.

and to other persons post: he would just get another alternator eventually if its not enough.

an alt makes power but dont store it! you need storage to be able to beat on a system. i think it will handle it just fine just make sure he takes care of all the cars electrical. big 3,cleangrounds,keep it clean //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[22mountaineer 10+ year member]

x2 on Project. Cheaper is not always better. I promise

 

[22mountaineer 10+ year member]

an alt makes power but dont store it! you need storage to be able to beat on a system. i think it will handle it just fine just make sure he takes care of all the cars electrical. big 3,cleangrounds,keep it clean //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Thats pretty much an oxymoron talking to someone who is asking a question like this

 

[bhill618 10+ year member]

ok, so say he did put a battery in the back.. What kind, how big?

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Should be fine, but I would at least eventually do a better stock battery up front.

 

[skmfkr 5,000+ posts]

Should be fine, but I would at least eventually do a better stock battery up front.

x2. but if he does any more power i would add a second battery

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

I run 1500rms and have 2 batteries on a smaller alty, so yes I would too if he ups the power. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif