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Bronze Member Username: FearthisskyyCarrollton, Texas United states Post Number: 44 Registered: Apr-07 | Do you think I need a HO Alt if I plan on running only a Kicker ZX1000.1 to a sub? If no, what about if I get the Kicker ZX1000.1 and a ZX350.2 (for components)? If yes, where are good places to check for these? |
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Silver Member Username: Dakangofkrunk16PLANET EARTH, FLA Post Number: 672 Registered: Mar-07 | for the zx1001 no i dont think u would if u got both those amps then possibly yes if u to the kicker 100.1 do the big 3 and get yellow top or kinetik batts just cause they help dont get a capacitor |
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Gold Member Username: Livin_loudF uck fuckid... Fi Audio Post Number: 1678 Registered: Jan-06 | with just the zx1000 you would be fine, but you would be cutting it very close with the other amp as well, especially since kicker is underrated. tough call, it depends on what size your alternator is |
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Bronze Member Username: FearthisskyyCarrollton, Texas United states Post Number: 45 Registered: Apr-07 | I looked up the size of the alternator in a 2002 Ford Explorer and it was 130 amps. Is that large enough? What is a good size alternator for the system I am looking at getting? If I get an alternator should I do this... "BIG 3"? |
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Gold Member Username: LbecknerTulsa, Ok Usa Post Number: 1486 Registered: Oct-04 | your stock alternator should be fine for that setup. and yes, you should do the big-3. most factory ground wires aren't made for a that much current draw. |
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Bronze Member Username: FearthisskyyCarrollton, Texas United states Post Number: 46 Registered: Apr-07 | My stock alternator will be good for a ZX1000.1 AND the ZX350.2 or just the ZX1000.1? How much should I expect to spend on the "Big 3" upgrade? |
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Gold Member Username: JohnfiacA-ToWn, 152-153db Da... My wangers b... Post Number: 2367 Registered: Mar-06 | I just got a quote from iraggi..... $399 for a 200A for a 2000 Neon..... wtf it that? He told me like 450$ for the 300A for my blazer that does around 200A at idle...amputator or somthing.... and yet i see 200A's on the website for half the price...pricing is fu<ked with them... so watch it if you go threw iraggi.. |
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Gold Member Username: LbecknerTulsa, Ok Usa Post Number: 1487 Registered: Oct-04 | Iraggi is guaranteed good stuff. Their alternators will put out their rated power unlike other brands on the market. I tested mine and was shocked to see 236 amps coming out of it. Anyway Arthur I renig on my previous statement. After doing a little math I've discovered that the 1000 watt amp can draw up to 140amps by itself. That doesn't leave any headroom on your alternator to run your vehicle. It all depends on how you listen to your music and for how long. If you drive around all day with your music up all the way then yes, you will need a HO alternator. |
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Gold Member Username: Denali_on_22sHit you in the chest m... Post Number: 2042 Registered: Feb-06 | I'd say kicker's amps are pretty efficient. That being said, who knows how much current it draws. I'm getting a 2400 watr amp that draws around 85 amps. That means your 1000 watt amp could draw 40. You never really know. I think you will be safe if you just upgrade your big three, buy a red top under the hood and maybe a Kinetic in the back. You will prolly be alright going with just the big 3 and kinetik though. |
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Gold Member Username: LbecknerTulsa, Ok Usa Post Number: 1488 Registered: Oct-04 | no amp is beyond 100% efficient. you cant get more out than you put in. to get 2400 watts at 14.4 volts you would need 167 amps. and that is only if the amp is 100% efficient. I = P / V. Ohms law. |
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Bronze Member Username: FearthisskyyCarrollton, Texas United states Post Number: 47 Registered: Apr-07 | I will need a separate battery in the back? or can I just upgrade the one under the hood? I'm going to do the Big 3 before I hook anything up, and see if that's enough. I don't blast my music, and I only drive for less than an hour at a time. In college I'll hardly drive longer than 10 minutes. |
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Gold Member Username: LbecknerTulsa, Ok Usa Post Number: 1489 Registered: Oct-04 | ^^^^^I'm going to do the Big 3 before I hook anything up, and see if that's enough. Thats a good idea. If you don't listen to your music at extreme volumes then you should be okay. You will still be able to turn it up loud for short periods. Just let your battery charge up good before you turn it up too loud. Watch your voltage. If it dips too low then turn it down some. Then later if you want to upgrade start with the alternator. You should be able to get a good deal with Iraggi. But yeah, you have the right idea. See how it works before you spend money on upgrades. Let us know how it works. |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 2077 Registered: Jul-06 | There's no replacement for displacement.Oh,wait,that's what they say about engines ooops!If you're going to run both of those amps I do reccomend getting a HO alt.Get yourself a Voltmeter such as Stingers SVMBwtever it's called and you can watch your voltage levels accurately and conveniently. |
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Silver Member Username: Ceoofdaroc4Post Number: 197 Registered: Mar-07 | Man iragii want 400 4 a 200 amp HO thts 2 much and I'm gona get raped on da instal so tht sh!t prolly gona b a lil less than 1000 bucks... plus da big 3 yea how much it cost 2 get the big 3 done jus a ball park number I got a 97 mazda millenia... |
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Silver Member Username: Dakangofkrunk16PLANET EARTH, FLA Post Number: 684 Registered: Mar-07 | dont pay soemone to get it done do it urself it is prolly the eziest thing in car audio besides hookin a sub to an amp |
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Silver Member Username: MgbcsLincoln, Nebraska Post Number: 961 Registered: Dec-06 | I just got quoted for a Dodge Magnum R/T: 180 $479 200 $499 220 $519 240 $539 260 $559 280 $579 300 $599 DAMN! That's a lot more than I expected! |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 2080 Registered: Jul-06 | ^If you think that's expensive look at how much Stinger's and Ohio Gen's alts cost. |
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Silver Member Username: Dakangofkrunk16PLANET EARTH, FLA Post Number: 696 Registered: Mar-07 | or if u get one custome made from EA and no not the game company |
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Silver Member Username: MgbcsLincoln, Nebraska Post Number: 963 Registered: Dec-06 | Ohhh...I know it is a decent price. I am just comparing to what other people are saying they are paying for Iraggi alts. Dwight said $400 for a 200amp and mine would be $500. Same with Killa-he said $400 for a 200 amp. |
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Gold Member Username: LbecknerTulsa, Ok Usa Post Number: 1491 Registered: Oct-04 | WOW that thing puts out 200A at idle!!!! Thats awesome. I don't remember Iraggi being that expensive though, but it is what I use and I will testify that it is good stuff. |
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Gold Member Username: Denali_on_22sHit you in the chest m... Post Number: 2049 Registered: Feb-06 | Anyone ever heard of load boss alternators? I can get a 275 amp 140 idle for 190 shipped |
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Silver Member Username: Dakangofkrunk16PLANET EARTH, FLA Post Number: 703 Registered: Mar-07 | Reece could u get one for a 1994 chevy caprice classic aound 300amp how much |
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Gold Member Username: Denali_on_22sHit you in the chest m... Post Number: 2052 Registered: Feb-06 | Nah i can't get good deals on alts... i wish i could... iraggi would not be very expensive for you... GM vehicles are normally cheaper... a 300 amp 120 idle for my 04 yukon denali is like 330 plus shipping... |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 2090 Registered: Jul-06 | "GM vehicles are normally cheaper... a 300 amp 120 idle for my 04 yukon denali is like 330 plus shipping..." I paid 550 for my 300 amp alt from Iraggi and I drive a GMC Safari-GM vehicle. |
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Silver Member Username: Dakangofkrunk16PLANET EARTH, FLA Post Number: 704 Registered: Mar-07 | thats not a bad price |
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Silver Member Username: Dakangofkrunk16PLANET EARTH, FLA Post Number: 706 Registered: Mar-07 | too what reece said |
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Gold Member Username: Denali_on_22sHit you in the chest m... Post Number: 2069 Registered: Feb-06 | I guess it's because your car is older or because it's a van... i shouldn't have made such a vague statement... alts for my car are cheap... better rob? |
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Gold Member Username: LbecknerTulsa, Ok Usa Post Number: 1492 Registered: Oct-04 | for the ford: http://cgi.ebay.com/240amp-Iraggi-Alternator-93-02-Ford-Truck-SUV-Van_W0QQitemZ7 959187176QQihZ019QQcategoryZ33573QQcmdZViewItem |