Larger amp upgrade, Anybody have electrical problems? Options

[tim86]

Alright guys, I need some help with a new amp I'm getting... I've heard after 1000 watts rms you should upgrade the alternator as well as the batter and wiring. If I got a 1500 watt mtx thunder class d amp and ran 1 or 0 gauge wiring instead of my 4 now, would there still be problems with the alt? I just do not want to get this amp and then run into a lot of electrical problems. Also, my hifonics is about 900 rms right now and I havn't had a problem, which is why im considering this... Thanks for any help or advice everybody

This post has been edited by tim86: Jan 26, 2008 - 1:22 PM

[dustinkemp]

I was running a kx1200.1 kicker amp to 2 L7's and had a second kinetic battery. The amp was rated at 1374 watts, and i ran it all day long no problem. I only had 4 gauge wiring also.

Really? I appreciate your feedback... So even with a second battery you still didnt have any problems... hmm well i think il be fine then because i was looking at an mtx or maybe something kicker which are both power hungry

With the 2nd battery and the amp turned up, I got a little dimming, But that was very rare cause i only had the amp up at competitions. even with it down everyone in town hated it cause it was so loud lol. I havent heard too much about mtx, but since i got into kicker equpiment, ill never go to ne thing else! and I looked at the birth sheet again and its rated 1440, not 1374