Posted May 26, 201114 yr Alright, well I finally had time to run the wires and hook up the AQ2200D i bought and hooked up the Volt meter also. When i First started my truck it was at 14.1V(If i remember correctly). that was with no sub hooked up just the amp, along with a boss rev-665. after having the truck run for about 5 minutes it dropped down to 13.8. I still need to do the big 3(i know i should have this done already ), and Im saving up for a XS D2400 for my main battery. What else would i need to keep a stable voltage around 14.4 or higher. I know I should get a HO alt but I just dont have the money to drop on one at the moment.What would yall suggest for me?Thanks!Alex
May 26, 201114 yr honestly do the big 3 and see how the car reacts, and make sure to use at least 1/0 awg wire or 4/0! the next thing to do would be to get a rear battery something along the lines of a kinitek hc1800 or something like that. and if all else fails guess you will have to get the H/Owhat is your stock alt and what vehicle are you driving currently?
May 26, 201114 yr Author honestly do the big 3 and see how the car reacts, and make sure to use at least 1/0 awg wire or 4/0! the next thing to do would be to get a rear battery something along the lines of a kinitek hc1800 or something like that. and if all else fails guess you will have to get the H/Owhat is your stock alt and what vehicle are you driving currently?not sure what size the stock alt is. its in the worst place ever at the bottom. i have to pull a skid plate off and i might be able to see it. the truck is a 2003 toyota tundra v8 4.7l automatic transmission 2wd access cab
May 26, 201114 yr I took a peak on google and I seen a few people saying the stock alt in your truck should be about 130ampsand on 14volts 130amps is close to 2000rms, so I would say do the big 3 and then go from there. but also when using your amp (aq2200) you will be putting more of a demand on the alt so this will wear the alt out faster so keep that in mind and always be looking for a replacement alt or H/O alt. also can't you remove the alt from under the truck?
May 26, 201114 yr Author yea, a HO alt is on the wish list. Ive already talked to DC power about what I need, just waiting for the $$$. plus i have a build going for my girlfriend so I have been putting mine aside for hers. As far as removing the alt from the bottom I will check it out, have to remove the skid plate. i hate it, even to change the oil it has to be taken off
May 26, 201114 yr Author yea, a HO alt is on the wish list. Ive already talked to DC power about what I need, just waiting for the $$$. plus i have a build going for my girlfriend so I have been putting mine aside for hers. As far as removing the alt from the bottom I will check it out, have to remove the skid plate. i hate it, even to change the oil it has to be taken off
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