Thinkin of running 3000

 

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Username: Spivey17323

Dunellen, New jersey 15 inch Alph...

Post Number: 1267
Registered: Jun-07
im thinking of running 3000 watts. i wanna do 2 15 inch alphas ported but i dont know if i have enough room. if not then ill do to 12 inch alphas ported. anyway ill be ordering a new alternator from db electrical which is 220 amps. what else would i need to run this much power. mayb a couple batts? let me know what you guys think and suggestions on the exact batt you would use if you werei n my situation. thanks guys
 

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Username: Wingmanalive

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Post Number: 14107
Registered: Jun-06
How's your wiring? Big 3 done?
 

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Username: Spivey17323

Dunellen, New jersey 15 inch Alph...

Post Number: 1268
Registered: Jun-07
well i was running 4awg kicker wire but im gonna switch it up if i actually decide to do this to 0 awg. big 3 done
 

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Username: Wingmanalive

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Post Number: 14111
Registered: Jun-06
Good deal. Keep all the wire you replace. You'll kick yourself when you need it for something else a year from now.
 

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Username: Spivey17323

Dunellen, New jersey 15 inch Alph...

Post Number: 1269
Registered: Jun-07
true true. would i need another battery to run this much power with only a 220a h.o amp? im guessing yes. what battery would you guys suggest?
 

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Username: Spivey17323

Dunellen, New jersey 15 inch Alph...

Post Number: 1270
Registered: Jun-07
?
 

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Username: Bumpin_buick

Appleton, Wisconsin USA

Post Number: 110
Registered: Apr-07
yes, hc2400, deka, yellow tops, or stingers
 

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Username: Spivey17323

Dunellen, New jersey 15 inch Alph...

Post Number: 1271
Registered: Jun-07
would one hc2400 and my 220 amp alot do the trick?
 

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Username: Bumpin_buick

Appleton, Wisconsin USA

Post Number: 111
Registered: Apr-07
I was once told to try and have as many cranking amps as you plan on watts. The hc2400 has 2600 cranking amps but between that and your batt up front I think you would be fine.
 

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Username: Spivey17323

Dunellen, New jersey 15 inch Alph...

Post Number: 1272
Registered: Jun-07
ok thanks for the advice
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