[bluemustang04]

I am going to put a bad ass sound system in my car and was wondering if i should get a new alternator and battery and if so, how many amps on the alternator i was think 200 amps.

[06GT4RAD]

Upgrading the Alternator to a 200 Amp one is one of the best thinsg you can do but make sure you also upgrade the cable that goes from the alternator to the battery. Also going wiht a Optima Yellow or Bluetop is alos a good idea if you plan to play the stereo wiht the car not running. You may even want to consider a dual battery setup.

[MATT02GT]

You can also use a capacitor to take some of the load off your charging system.

[00redgt]

i always used the red top,i always heard it was better for stereo's

[06GT4RAD]

Originally Posted by 00redgt i always used the red top,i always heard it was better for stereo's

That is incorrect The Redtops are strictly starting batteries and if used for extended play time will end up draining the battery and killing ti prematurely. The Yellow and Blue tops are what is refereed to as a deep cycle battery and they can be repeatedly discharged and recharged without damaging them.

I myself use a blue top starting.deep cycle that they also make for the marine environment and it holds up even better. Plus it has threaded posts as well as the standard top mount posts for hooking up extra stuff.

Heres the one I use.

Optima Blue Top Deep Cycle D900M Battery 9016-103 SC34DM [SC34DM BLU] - $172.50 : Batteries Are Us

[hardhitter]

Originally Posted by MATT02GT You can also use a capacitor to take some of the load off your charging system.

Capacitors are not the best way to go and can harm the alternator and your money would be better spent investing in a good battery like a Kinetic. And the alternator upgrade is a must for a high wattage sound system. You can damage your amps and speakers not to mention the alternator and battery if your voltage is dropping.

[mustangmiller]

everyone i know uses the red top. with a good capacitor and 200 amp alternator you should be able to put anything you want in the car without haveing any battery problems

[bluemustang04]

anybody know where i can find a good alternator that is not to expensive probably $250- $300 tops

[06GT4RAD]

Mustang

http://www.db-starter-alternator.com/Alternators/High%20Output/?gclid=CIb5q_y-wZACFRsrYQodKRrlTA

Mr. Alternator Home

[bluemustang04]

PartsTrain.com - Hard to Find Auto Parts and Truck Parts -

what do you think about the mean green alternator on this page with the optima blue top battery, and where can i find a replacement cable that connects the alternator to the battery 06GT4RAD

[bluemustang04]

i forgot to say that i have a stinger battery if that helps

[06GT4RAD]

Originally Posted by bluemustang04 PartsTrain.com - Hard to Find Auto Parts and Truck Parts - what do you think about the mean green alternator on this page with the optima blue top battery, and where can i find a replacement cable that connects the alternator to the battery 06GT4RAD

Never heard of that brand and it doesnt say what the amps output is only that it is 300% more than factory. Makes me a bit skeptical.

As for getting yourself a larger battery cable to the alternator many people use Stereo cable used for powering amps. I had a link to a place but cannot locate it right now. Let me do some searching and If I can find it I will post it.

[bluemustang04]

alright cool well thanks for you help and Merry Christmas

[mjkids]

i went with a 200amp powermaster and it looks nice to

[mjkids]

Originally Posted by hardhitter Capacitors are not the best way to go and can harm the alternator and your money would be better spent investing in a good battery like a Kinetic. And the alternator upgrade is a must for a high wattage sound system. You can damage your amps and speakers not to mention the alternator and battery if your voltage is dropping.

yes, i agree kinetic is one of the best battery you can get just look what in my car

[bluemustang04]

oh and by the way does anyone know what size the tweeter are on the top front doors or what could be a great replacement

[00redgt]

Originally Posted by 06GT4RAD That is incorrect The Redtops are strictly starting batteries and if used for extended play time will end up draining the battery and killing ti prematurely. The Yellow and Blue tops are what is refereed to as a deep cycle battery and they can be repeatedly discharged and recharged without damaging them. I myself use a blue top starting.deep cycle that they also make for the marine environment and it holds up even better. Plus it has threaded posts as well as the standard top mount posts for hooking up extra stuff. Heres the one I use. Optima Blue Top Deep Cycle D900M Battery 9016-103 SC34DM [SC34DM BLU] - $172.50 : Batteries Are Us

well ive use the same one since mid 2000 an was still goin strong when i traded cars last year.ive seen alot of ppl use them to help out with the stereos an i was hittin around 145-160 for the past 7 years.but i guess im just incorrect huh

[mjkids]

Originally Posted by bluemustang04 oh and by the way does anyone know what size the tweeter are on the top front doors or what could be a great replacement

what is your price limit for this audio project

[bluemustang04]

my budget is about 2500 - 3000

[06GT4RAD]

Originally Posted by 00redgt well ive use the same one since mid 2000 an was still goin strong when i traded cars last year.ive seen alot of ppl use them to help out with the stereos an i was hittin around 145-160 for the past 7 years.but i guess im just incorrect huh

Well that may be but the fact is the Redtop Batteries are intended to be strictly starting batteries and if you continuously discharge them and them recharge them you will shorten their lives. They are not deep cycle batteries which are designed to handle that type of repeated discharging and recharging.