2nd alternator

[FitmentJunkie]

This is a job I'd like to get sorted quite high on my priority list, mainly because it was such a nightmare getting it working properly in my last car (wiring issues more than anything) I'd just like to get my power supply in and sorted while it's fresh in my mind from removing it.

 

So has anyone run a secondary alternator on a de?

[ZMANALEX]

What ?

[FitmentJunkie]

Sorry, a de engine 🖒

[Tricky-Ricky]

I seriously doubt there is room for a second alternator, and presuming you just want to run some heavy duty ICE install, why not just fit one of the uprated alternators that are available.

[FitmentJunkie]

I have a 210 amp alternator to fit, I prefer to keep the audio power circuit completely separate to the cars start stop power supply, that way there is never a problem with the car not starting etc.

 

The only crossover between the circuits is an ignition feed to the switch to the external regulator so it doesn't remain on when the ignition is off.

 

On the last car, I removed the aircon pump and installed it there.

[Wasso]

What sort of power are you planning on running (RMS)?

[FitmentJunkie]

In the legnum I had 5 amps pushing 4000rms which pull off 2 2000amp batteries (xs power), but I may up that for this build.

 

My amps are all Rockford power series, as were my subs but I blew a voice coil at trax so may swap over and match with my mids which are all hertz, but the hertz subs run at 2.5k rms each whereas my rockfords were only 1.2k

 

But there's no point building an install without sorting your power and earth first

[Strudul]

Off topic, but I love the Galant / Legnum. Was it the VR-4? Got some pics?

[FitmentJunkie]

Not your average dog transporter and yeah, the biggest waste of a vr4

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 7, 2016 by FitmentJunkie

[Andy_Muxlow]

Wow! that looks awesome buddy ðŸ˜

 

 

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[FitmentJunkie]

Cheers man, that was a 6 year build... now it's time to molest a Nissan 😂

[Wasso]

In the legnum I had 5 amps pushing 4000rms which pull off 2 2000amp batteries (xs power), but I may up that for this build.

 

My amps are all Rockford power series, as were my subs but I blew a voice coil at trax so may swap over and match with my mids which are all hertz, but the hertz subs run at 2.5k rms each whereas my rockfords were only 1.2k

 

But there's no point building an install without sorting your power and earth first

 

I see where you're coming from.... 2nd alternator is required. I would guess you'd need some custom brackets and maybe drive a Mechman. Good choice on the XS

[Strudul]

Ooooh, that is nice.

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

Very cool would love to see your finished zed too!

[Ekona]

Jesus.

[FitmentJunkie]

Lol..

 

I don't go with half measures

 

Go big or go home

[Ekona]

I'm glad to be sat indoors!

 

I've only just noticed the rear view mirror :lol: :lol:

[FitmentJunkie]

My sun visors were dirty, and it was 30 quid on ebay lol

 

But seriously, the rear vision was immense I could look in the mirror and be looking out the rear drivers side door window

[FitmentJunkie]

Done some investigation work on the weekend and yes, I will be replacing my aircon pump for the alternator.

 

Should be quite straight forward tho as like my previous car the aircon pump has its own bracket with tension wheel.

 

Happy days