Posted February 7, 201312 yr I have been looking around for some suggestion for electrical upgrade on a budget? I have been told to do a big three for voltage drops and light dimming but i am still getting some mixed reviews about that. I was wondering if running a second battery would help with light dimming and voltage drops. Im not really looking to spend more than around 2-300 at this time. Im running a zeus 3000 watt amp to 2 12 inch pioneers. Car is a 2002 honda accord dx.
February 7, 201312 yr I agree with the big 3.you can get a decent alt for 300$An extra battery would be cheaper, but depending on what the stock alt is an alt may be your best bet.
February 7, 201312 yr Are they the pioneer champion pro? 1000 rms one? You won't need 3k rms on those. ~~1500 rms would be plenty for them. Yea depending on your alt, if you do the big 3 in 0 ga and then get a decent size battery for the rear with another run of 0 ga you should be just fine.
February 7, 201312 yr Author Are they the pioneer champion pro? 1000 rms one? You won't need 3k rms on those. ~~1500 rms would be plenty for them. Yea depending on your alt, if you do the big 3 in 0 ga and then get a decent size battery for the rear with another run of 0 ga you should be just fine.ya the champ pros is the ones that i have. Im only running 1/4 gain on the amp.
February 7, 201312 yr Author I agree with the big 3.you can get a decent alt for 300$An extra battery would be cheaper, but depending on what the stock alt is an alt may be your best bet. where can i find an alternator for 300 and under?? I have been looking but everything i saw was pretty expensive.
February 7, 201312 yr Singer alts and tenney alts are the less expensive alts but are still great quality
February 7, 201312 yr Author Singer alts and tenney alts are the less expensive alts but are still great quality I will look into the tenney. Singer quoted me at around 400 bucks
February 7, 201312 yr found this pretty helpfull for ur carhttp://www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics-10/h-o-alternator-replacement-big-3-wiring-32622/also looks like everyones 180a alt is around 350$But im sure you can find used online for cheaper.
February 7, 201312 yr 1 last thingho alt are hard to find for hondas it easier to get respun or run 2...Yeah the best deal I found was Tenney alts, sells a 200A bolt on one for $325 shipped. not sure what it does at idle though
February 21, 201312 yr Tenney is an awesome dude local to me. I'm getting my mechman rebuilt by him soon. His stuff may even still have a lifetime warrenty idk.
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