stereo system questions

01dutchGT · September 1st, 2008, 03:41 PM

Im about to oput 2 8in sub in the trunk with its own amp to power it. Also im innstalling 2 6x9 speakers in the rear deck and 6.5 inch componet speakers in the kick panals and a amp to power them. Im alittle worried that my alternator and batter wont be able to handle it. Im going to be puting a distrubution block to power the amps and a capacitor for the amp that is powering the subs. My alternator is new but i thought i would see what everyone thought. Im using this radio from johnsmustang so i can keep the stock look. http://johnsmustang.com/Catalog/4545/

Im not a car stereo expert so any information you can help me with would be great

MustangOne · September 1st, 2008, 08:14 PM

How big of sound Amps?
How good of a Alternator? How many amps? 42, 65, 100 amp?

puppynut5 · September 1st, 2008, 08:30 PM

This is also a question of mine.

I have 4 Boston Acoustic 6x8's and 2 Boston Acoustic 2" tweeters powered by a 450watt 4channel amp.

As well as 2 10" Memphis Subs powered by a 600 watt dual channel amp.

I used to have the boston acoustics with a 200 watt amp in my 96 Mustang so I knew that wasn't a problem.

But what size alternator should I use for this setup??

I also have a distribution block and inline fuse for this.

01dutchGT · September 1st, 2008, 09:58 PM

Im using these amps:
this one for the speakers
Kicker ZX350.4 4-channel car amplifier 60 watts RMS x 4 at Crutchfield.com

this one for the subs
Kenwood KAC-7203 2-channel car amplifier 170 watts RMS x 2 at Crutchfield.com

now the alternator im not sure what size it is. What size do i need to run all this? When my car comes back from paint, ill make sure its the size it needs

Breakout · September 1st, 2008, 10:02 PM

I would get a good battery to power a setup like that

01dutchGT · September 1st, 2008, 10:13 PM

What battery?

01dutchGT · September 1st, 2008, 10:28 PM

Or should i say what size alternator and type of battery should be used to get everything to function right

puppynut5 · September 1st, 2008, 10:29 PM

Ha.. were all just answering questions with questions of our own. Sorry for stealing your post bro. I'm going to compile a list of the questions..

What size alternator?
And what size battery?

Anything extra precautions we should take.

01dutchGT · September 1st, 2008, 11:01 PM

Its ok man. I think my alternator will hold up just fine but ill probably have to get a good battery because the one i have might not cut it. I still would like to know what upgraded alternator I could buy to make sure i didnt have any problems. The bigger the alternator the better i say.

USMCam · September 1st, 2008, 11:04 PM

if you're gonna go with 2x 8", you could just grab a self-powered 8" or 10" and save some money, space and probably power for that alternator/battery problem. I was looking at the same kind of setup a couple weeks ago but decided a lighter setup would fix the need for bass in the car. a dual-8" setup doesn't sound like you wanna shatter the windows anyway so a self-powered box would probably do just as well for you. I'm looking at a 10" MTX Thunderlink right now, you can find it at Crutchfield too- it's ugly but it should do the job.

01dutchGT · September 1st, 2008, 11:21 PM

would this alternator work guy's?
Powermaster 8-57141 - Powermaster Street Alternators - summitracing.com

01dutchGT · September 2nd, 2008, 10:12 PM

Hey mustang one, with the sound system i said above, what amp alternator should i have? How do i tell what amp alternator is on it now, does it have markings?

supermachone · September 2nd, 2008, 11:41 PM

why dont u just use that radio to run ur speakers and just get an amp for your subs? i dont see the need for 2 aftermarket amps, that radio shows specs of 200 watts, thats plenty to drive ur 6x9s and ur 6.5s, and less stress on ur alternator

460brevill · September 3rd, 2008, 09:16 AM

when doing aux amps,you should go to 100 or 110 amp alt at least.extra amps from alt dont hurt anything.

01dutchGT · September 3rd, 2008, 09:36 AM

like I said Im not a stereo expert so that's why I was askin. So just hook speakers up to radio and subs to amp. I'll see if that works but the place I bought it all from said that it will sound alot better with 2 amps and if it's not going to overload my alt and bat then I would like to go with both.

supermachone · September 3rd, 2008, 12:02 PM

oh well if u already bought the stuff then use it

01dutchGT · September 3rd, 2008, 12:25 PM

LOL no I'm taking one back anyway because it was all scratch so I'll just take that one back and keep the one for the subs

September 1st, 2008, 03:41 PM	#1
01dutchGT Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	stereo system questions Im about to oput 2 8in sub in the trunk with its own amp to power it. Also im innstalling 2 6x9 speakers in the rear deck and 6.5 inch componet speakers in the kick panals and a amp to power them. Im alittle worried that my alternator and batter wont be able to handle it. Im going to be puting a distrubution block to power the amps and a capacitor for the amp that is powering the subs. My alternator is new but i thought i would see what everyone thought. Im using this radio from johnsmustang so i can keep the stock look. http://johnsmustang.com/Catalog/4545/ Im not a car stereo expert so any information you can help me with would be great __________________ 2001 mustang gt 5 speed Full bolt ons with 4.10 gears. 1965 Mustang 302 with 4 Barrel edelbrock 600cfm, T5 transmission, Hurst short throw shifter. In the process of restoring it... Last edited by 01dutchGT; September 1st, 2008 at 03:44 PM.

September 1st, 2008, 08:14 PM	#2
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,052 iTrader: 0 reviews	How big of sound Amps? How good of a Alternator? How many amps? 42, 65, 100 amp? __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

September 1st, 2008, 08:30 PM	#3
puppynut5 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	This is also a question of mine. I have 4 Boston Acoustic 6x8's and 2 Boston Acoustic 2" tweeters powered by a 450watt 4channel amp. As well as 2 10" Memphis Subs powered by a 600 watt dual channel amp. I used to have the boston acoustics with a 200 watt amp in my 96 Mustang so I knew that wasn't a problem. But what size alternator should I use for this setup?? I also have a distribution block and inline fuse for this. __________________ PuppyNuts Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

September 1st, 2008, 09:58 PM	#4
01dutchGT Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im using these amps: this one for the speakers Kicker ZX350.4 4-channel car amplifier 60 watts RMS x 4 at Crutchfield.com this one for the subs Kenwood KAC-7203 2-channel car amplifier 170 watts RMS x 2 at Crutchfield.com now the alternator im not sure what size it is. What size do i need to run all this? When my car comes back from paint, ill make sure its the size it needs __________________ 2001 mustang gt 5 speed Full bolt ons with 4.10 gears. 1965 Mustang 302 with 4 Barrel edelbrock 600cfm, T5 transmission, Hurst short throw shifter. In the process of restoring it...

September 1st, 2008, 10:13 PM	#6
01dutchGT Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	What battery? __________________ 2001 mustang gt 5 speed Full bolt ons with 4.10 gears. 1965 Mustang 302 with 4 Barrel edelbrock 600cfm, T5 transmission, Hurst short throw shifter. In the process of restoring it...

September 1st, 2008, 10:02 PM	#5
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would get a good battery to power a setup like that

September 1st, 2008, 10:28 PM	#7
01dutchGT Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	Or should i say what size alternator and type of battery should be used to get everything to function right __________________ 2001 mustang gt 5 speed Full bolt ons with 4.10 gears. 1965 Mustang 302 with 4 Barrel edelbrock 600cfm, T5 transmission, Hurst short throw shifter. In the process of restoring it...

September 1st, 2008, 10:29 PM	#8
puppynut5 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ha.. were all just answering questions with questions of our own. Sorry for stealing your post bro. I'm going to compile a list of the questions.. What size alternator? And what size battery? Anything extra precautions we should take. __________________ PuppyNuts Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

September 1st, 2008, 11:01 PM	#9
01dutchGT Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its ok man. I think my alternator will hold up just fine but ill probably have to get a good battery because the one i have might not cut it. I still would like to know what upgraded alternator I could buy to make sure i didnt have any problems. The bigger the alternator the better i say. __________________ 2001 mustang gt 5 speed Full bolt ons with 4.10 gears. 1965 Mustang 302 with 4 Barrel edelbrock 600cfm, T5 transmission, Hurst short throw shifter. In the process of restoring it...

September 1st, 2008, 11:04 PM	#10
USMCam Regular 2x1967 Mustangs-Cpe+Fback Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you're gonna go with 2x 8", you could just grab a self-powered 8" or 10" and save some money, space and probably power for that alternator/battery problem. I was looking at the same kind of setup a couple weeks ago but decided a lighter setup would fix the need for bass in the car. a dual-8" setup doesn't sound like you wanna shatter the windows anyway so a self-powered box would probably do just as well for you. I'm looking at a 10" MTX Thunderlink right now, you can find it at Crutchfield too- it's ugly but it should do the job. __________________ Yes, that's 2 '67 Stangs Coupe: 200ci 6cyl with C4, Brittany Blue w/2-tone blue/aqua int.- in dire need of restoration Fastback: 289ci V8 with C4, Wimbledon White w/2-tone Ivy Gold int.- IT'S A FASTBACK! And I'm a Corporal of the US Marines Last edited by USMCam; September 1st, 2008 at 11:08 PM.

September 1st, 2008, 11:21 PM	#11
01dutchGT Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	would this alternator work guy's? Powermaster 8-57141 - Powermaster Street Alternators - summitracing.com __________________ 2001 mustang gt 5 speed Full bolt ons with 4.10 gears. 1965 Mustang 302 with 4 Barrel edelbrock 600cfm, T5 transmission, Hurst short throw shifter. In the process of restoring it...

September 2nd, 2008, 10:12 PM	#12
01dutchGT Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey mustang one, with the sound system i said above, what amp alternator should i have? How do i tell what amp alternator is on it now, does it have markings? __________________ 2001 mustang gt 5 speed Full bolt ons with 4.10 gears. 1965 Mustang 302 with 4 Barrel edelbrock 600cfm, T5 transmission, Hurst short throw shifter. In the process of restoring it...

September 2nd, 2008, 11:41 PM	#13
supermachone Shake N' Bake 1984 Corvette Kessel Run @ Less Than 12 Parsecs Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 5,077 iTrader: 2 reviews	why dont u just use that radio to run ur speakers and just get an amp for your subs? i dont see the need for 2 aftermarket amps, that radio shows specs of 200 watts, thats plenty to drive ur 6x9s and ur 6.5s, and less stress on ur alternator __________________ BONER CREW EMPLOYEE - PACKAGE INSPECTOR #1 Last edited by supermachone; September 2nd, 2008 at 11:54 PM.

September 3rd, 2008, 09:16 AM	#14
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	when doing aux amps,you should go to 100 or 110 amp alt at least.extra amps from alt dont hurt anything. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

September 3rd, 2008, 09:36 AM	#15
01dutchGT Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	like I said Im not a stereo expert so that's why I was askin. So just hook speakers up to radio and subs to amp. I'll see if that works but the place I bought it all from said that it will sound alot better with 2 amps and if it's not going to overload my alt and bat then I would like to go with both. __________________ 2001 mustang gt 5 speed Full bolt ons with 4.10 gears. 1965 Mustang 302 with 4 Barrel edelbrock 600cfm, T5 transmission, Hurst short throw shifter. In the process of restoring it...

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September 3rd, 2008, 12:02 PM	#16
supermachone Shake N' Bake 1984 Corvette Kessel Run @ Less Than 12 Parsecs Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 5,077 iTrader: 2 reviews	oh well if u already bought the stuff then use it __________________ BONER CREW EMPLOYEE - PACKAGE INSPECTOR #1

September 3rd, 2008, 12:25 PM	#17
01dutchGT Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	LOL no I'm taking one back anyway because it was all scratch so I'll just take that one back and keep the one for the subs __________________ 2001 mustang gt 5 speed Full bolt ons with 4.10 gears. 1965 Mustang 302 with 4 Barrel edelbrock 600cfm, T5 transmission, Hurst short throw shifter. In the process of restoring it...