Electrical advice....

steve Bronze Member Username: Stevil Post Number: 38 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 06:24 GMT Okay... Just got my zx1000.1 and RE SX12D4 in the mail today. I am going to build a ported box 2cuft @33Hz. I have a stock ranger extended cab. What electrical upgrades will I need, if any? WOuld a bigger alternator be better or a yellow top? Thanks....
cam Gold Member Username: •cam• BC Canada Post Number: 1752 Registered: Nov-06	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 07:22 GMT The Big 3 would be a good idea. Although some will tell you that you don't need that until you install a high output alternator, your battery can provide the current that the amp will draw on peaks, so you can minimize your voltage drop by upgrading the factory grounds and the alternator + to battery positive. A larger alternator would be better than a new battery.
steve Bronze Member Username: Stevil Post Number: 39 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 08:19 GMT Thanks Cam. Ill try that.
Optidriven Gold Member Username: N2audio Lawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 1465 Registered: Mar-04	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 17:19 GMT if you have the 130A alt you should be covered and then some. That's a good stock alt. My contour has one and at 1100w, no wiring upgrades, it's almost perfect (very slight dimming at high volume). The big 3 can't hurt, but I doubt you'll notice any difference - you might not even be able to measure it.
M.S. Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18 Northwest PA Post Number: 5771 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 18:57 GMT " The big 3 can't hurt, but I doubt you'll notice any difference - you might not even be able to measure it. " Exactly. The stock wiring can handle the output of the stock alternator. The big 3 is needed for HO alts. I think your stock electrical will work with that amp.
steve Bronze Member Username: Stevil Post Number: 40 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 05:24 GMT Thanks everyone... My budget is shrinking and an alt or battery would be over the top....
steve Bronze Member Username: Stevil Post Number: 42 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 20:49 GMT Okay.. well I installed everything yesterday and well, IT BUMPS!!! Problem is its killin my battery. And at mid volume, the attenuator comes on the head unit. What should I do? I am guessing I have the 95 amp alternator..
Govmint Cheese Gold Member Username: Bnd_rulez Phoenix, AZ USA Post Number: 1288 Registered: Mar-05	Posted on Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 20:59 GMT HO Alt. Best way to do it.
steve Bronze Member Username: Stevil Post Number: 43 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 21:03 GMT Would 130 amp do it?
M.S. Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18 Northwest PA Post Number: 5823 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Monday, January 28, 2008 - 01:40 GMT Well, I guess you do in fact need the HO alternator. 130 is not much more than stock......... an HO alt should be ~200 amps or so.
M.S. Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18 Northwest PA Post Number: 5824 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Monday, January 28, 2008 - 01:42 GMT The 130 amp may work, but depending on the vehicle installing the alternator can be a good deal of work, may as well do it right with the HO.
Optidriven Gold Member Username: N2audio Lawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 1469 Registered: Mar-04	Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 16:52 GMT 35A of untapped current translates into a LOT of music power.
juliob Gold Member Username: Juliob Santo DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 5143 Registered: Dec-05	Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 02:44 GMT maybe you can get it as an OEM replacement. Maybe your cheapest way to solve it

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