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#1679045 - 07/15/09 06:38 AM

New amps are coming electrical upgrades???

magnumsrt8215
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Ok after i got over the devistation of my amp failing on me i ddecided to get a new 1. I have not purchased it yet as i am waiting to sell off my 4 ch and just get 2 new ones.
After doing some research i think im going to go with the Memphis Mojo mc1.2500 and the mc4.125. Now my question is what should i do about my electrical system?
I have an 06 Dodge Magnumsrt8 and the alt is stock but its 160 amps, and stock battery 850cca if im not mistaken. Do i need to boost the alt or can i save alot of $$$ by doing something else?

I was going to add a second batt and upgrade my 4ga to 0ga will this be enough for those amps? What kind of batt should i get? All i am familiar with is the Optima batt, is there something else out there that would be better for this setup? And if so how much and give me some links so i can check them out. I dont want to shell out the money for an alt but if thats what i have to do then thats what i have to do. Somone told me a long time ago in this game if you want to play you gotta pay and it still holds true 12 yrs later cuz i have definitely paid in my time.

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#1679065 - 07/15/09 06:58 AM

Re: New amps are coming electrical upgrades??? [Re: magnumsrt8215]

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A 160A alt should be plenty for that setup and you really only need a second battery if you plan on playing the stereo with the car off for long periods of time. Otherwise, install it first and see if you have any problems.

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#1680220 - 07/16/09 09:55 PM

Re: New amps are coming electrical upgrades??? [Re: imtfox]

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If you do have an electrical problem do the Big 3.

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#1688108 - 08/02/09 12:46 PM

Re: New amps are coming electrical upgrades??? [Re: imtfox]

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Originally Posted By: imtfox

+1 agreed

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#1690096 - 08/06/09 10:27 AM

Re: New amps are coming electrical upgrades??? [Re: EPAUL2]

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Once you DO install it, and IF you do have problems, start with all the topics stickied at the top of this page. Read the "At-A-Glance" first, as that should point you in the direction of what other stickies you'd need to read or possible questions you'd then need to ask.

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