Largest amp I can put in my new F150

[dipd1108]

I just purchased a new ford f150 wondering what is the largest amp I can run without blowing up the electronics in my truck? I have installed a second battery in the toolbox with 4 gauge wire running from my alternator terminal. I am running a galaxy 99 radio and already have an xforce 200hd.

 

[psycho]

I just purchased a new ford f150 wondering what is the largest amp I can run without blowing up the electronics in my truck? I have installed a second battery in the toolbox with 4 gauge wire running from my alternator terminal. I am running a galaxy 99 radio and already have an xforce 200hd.

TNT 600HD

 

[dipd1108]

Will the two batteries I have now be enough to run the 2 driving 6 or would I need to add more?

 

[GnG8d]

More importantly, how big is your alternator?

 

[dipd1108]

Everything I read says it is a 200 amp.

 

[The Jerk]

I'd be more worried about RF getting into the truck's electronics, not whether the truck can run the amp...might want to research for your particular truck until you find someone whose done it, some newer vehicles don't like any amount of errant RF. Not trying to be a downer, just throwing out the realistic problem you could run into...nothing worse than buying a big $$ amp to find out you can't use it.

Unless you're willing to be the first one...

 

[9C1Driver]

Yea that's the ticket right there. You run that big amp and then toast your ABS sensors, air bag module, cruise, stereo, power locks and windows, or you smoke the main computer. Now you got a 45,000 dollar POS new vehicle that the dealer might not cover since they would consider this abuse or owner error.

 

[dipd1108]

Thanks for the info will prob put in my Davemade 2 driving 4 at the most or leave my 2 pill in.

 

[hotrod]

id leave the 2 pill in there. that should be plenty of power

 

[2RT307]

I just purchased a new ford f150 wondering what is the largest amp I can run without blowing up the electronics in my truck? I have installed a second battery in the toolbox with 4 gauge wire running from my alternator terminal. I am running a galaxy 99 radio and already have an xforce 200hd.

My F150 is an '07 and handles a 4 transistor amp without any issues to the electrical system or the computer.

73,
RT307

 

[Sarcasm]

You can run anything with enough bonding and RF proofing. A 2x4 ??? Why? 2-2290's cruising an 8 pill. I forgot what you said you were running for the radio or specifically what it peps cleanly. If you operate the box correctly instead of chasing a watt meter needle you will get twice as much performance. Unless you into key downs? Why overdrive and put watts on channels your not TXing on. There's guys driving a 16 with a 2 pill and putting the hammer on people showing a lot (double++) more watts. Plus he sounds way better and more people calling him because of it.

 

[psycho]

Everything I read says it is a 200 amp.

Assume it's a 130 amp.

 

[dipd1108]

Thanks to everyone for the input.

 

[AudioShockwav]

If you operate the box correctly instead of chasing a watt meter needle you will get twice as much performance. Unless you into key downs? Why overdrive and put watts on channels your not TXing on. There's guys driving a 16 with a 2 pill and putting the hammer on people showing a lot (double++) more watts. Plus he sounds way better and more people calling him because of it.

I have to agree with this post.
Amps with built in drivers are well known for creating problems.
A 4 x 2879 amp driven with a dual final radio is a much better choice, or even 6 x 2879`s, and run cooler/live longer.


73
Jeff

 

[k3cfc]

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I just purchased a new ford f150 wondering what is the largest amp I can run without blowing up the electronics in my truck? I have installed a second battery in the toolbox with 4 gauge wire running from my alternator terminal. I am running a galaxy 99 radio and already have an xforce 200hd.

I just saw a 2012 ford f150 with five alternators and a 20,000 watt amp. I know i am going to hear about this one so before ya blow a fuse check out mauldroppers on you tube.