Posted February 13, 201114 yr I was planning on upgradingg my electrical by replacing my main batt. I was thinking about a batt along the lines of a d6500. Max amps are about 3900 and ah is about 80. Should my stock alt, 110 amps, be able to charge the d6500 without a problem? Im just looking for a theoretical answer. Thanks for the help
February 13, 201114 yr nobody knows... depends on how much strain you're putting on the electrical system. Will it charge the battery as you're sitting in a parking lot demoing your 2,500 watt stereo with lights, heater and windshield wipers going? I doubt it. Will it charge the battery while you're cruising 65 mph down the highway during the day with no AC/heat and the stereo turned down? Probably.
February 13, 201114 yr Author Well my system is below 2000w total. I thought Id go with a battery that could support a larger current draw rather than a battery that will just barely get the job done.
February 13, 201114 yr If you're just asking what size battery to get, I'd get the biggest one I could fit/afford.
February 13, 201114 yr Might be fine and obviously make sure the BIG 3 is done... or at least the BIG 2..
February 13, 201114 yr Author Welll I was pretty set on getting a battery that can support well above 2000 watts so I wasnt asking which battery to get. So, assuming that Im not giving any demos with the heat, lights, and my wipers on, I should be good with my stock alt? Because I dont have the money for a ho alt at the moment. Even if my alt was a little weak for the battery would it still behoove of me to get the larger battery?
February 13, 201114 yr I'd vote yes.... Get the battery charged up at like an autozone or pepboys before you drop it in for sure... Don't want that heavy load while trying to start up your vehicle...
February 13, 201114 yr Author I'd vote yes.... Get the battery charged up at like an autozone or pepboys before you drop it in for sure... Don't want that heavy load while trying to start up your vehicle...will doo man. Thanks for the help
February 14, 201114 yr Author does it actually fit under your hood???Yessirr but just barely. If i wanted to play it safe I could always go with a d3400 which is basically the same size as my die hard right noww. A d3400 would still provide sufficient power for my current system.
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