High output alternator Worth it?

[tweety_5150 10+ year member]

im looking to get a HO alternator i found what i think is a good price for a 250 amp for 270 is it worth it or should i get a better battery under the hood? im going to be running about 2000 watts rms in my system

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[quins90lac 10+ year member]

big 3 and up grade you main battery and you should be fine. If not adding a second battery in the trunk would be cheaper then a good HO alt.

 

[tweety_5150 10+ year member]

ok thanks ill be doing the big 3 in the next couple of days just waiting for the cable to get here

 

[lostdaytomorrow 10+ year member]

If you buy a high quality, yes it is worth it.

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

Just get a extra batt and big 3. I run almost 5k on my stock with 2 bats in the rear and i never drop under 13v and thats at .5 on my amp lol.

 

[tweety_5150 10+ year member]

If you buy a high quality, yes it is worth it.

what is a good manufacturer of alternator? want to stay under 350

 

[*SlappinAzz*]

Just get a extra batt and big 3. I run almost 5k on my stock with 2 bats in the rear and i never drop under 13v and thats at .5 on my amp lol.

stock alt? how many amps

 

[tweety_5150 10+ year member]

Just get a extra batt and big 3. I run almost 5k on my stock with 2 bats in the rear and i never drop under 13v and thats at .5 on my amp lol.

do your lights dim at all?

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

do your lights dim at all?

SlappinBass- yes stock alt 120 amps.

Tweety- nope no dimming at all.

 

[*SlappinAzz*]

do your lights dim at all?

if hes got voltage above 13, more than likely no, hes not

 

[tweety_5150 10+ year member]

whats a good battery for under the hood im looking at the optima red top group 34 i can get it for 169

 

[*SlappinAzz*]

whats a good battery for under the hood im looking at the optima red top group 34 i can get it for 169

huge fucking no.

Try a kinetik.

 

[tweety_5150 10+ year member]

will the kinetic be any good in the engine compartment and if so witch one should i get and whats the best place to get them from?

 

[Tone415 10+ year member]

will the kinetic be any good in the engine compartment and if so witch one should i get and whats the best place to get them from?

i seen a good sized one on craigslist.. but its in stockton.. idk if u trynna drive that far

 

[Tone415 10+ year member]

Kinetik Pro Audio Battery HC2400