Question about adding a high output alt.

 

Bronze Member
Username: M_kimmel843

Post Number: 11
Registered: Apr-10
Hello,

I was wanting to upgrade my stock alt. to a 200 amp high output alt. and was wondering if i should upgrade the wire from the alt. to the battery to 0/1 or if 4 gauge is sufficient? I'm going to be running roughly 1600-1700 watts. Any input will be appreciated.
 

Bronze Member
Username: M_kimmel843

Post Number: 12
Registered: Apr-10
Sorry, I didn't mention that the wattage in my first post is rms power. So, 1600-1700 rms. My bad!
 

Silver Member
Username: Skdooley

Roanoke, VA Usa

Post Number: 647
Registered: Oct-09
If you're going to go to the trouble of upgrading you might as well do 1/0. That way there is the least resistance possible and in case you ever do upgrade in the future, you already have it.
 

Silver Member
Username: Sleste8

Shelbyville, MI United States

Post Number: 135
Registered: Mar-10
^X2
 

Bronze Member
Username: M_kimmel843

Post Number: 13
Registered: Apr-10
This is true, thanks.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Glasswolf

Lexington, SC USA

Post Number: 13337
Registered: Dec-03
http://www.glasswolf.net/papers/charging.html

see chart
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