How big can I go?

[Shane]

Hey guys , I have a quick question , I am sitting up a little radio gear in my work ride and I have a few questions .
Here is what I got :
02 Durango with a 136 amp alternator so how big of a amp could I go with before I upgraded alt ?.....They also offer a OEM 160 amp alternator that I could switch up to if needed

Next question is would I see better performance from a roof mount wilson 5000 or a mag mount ? .....What size hole is needed for a roof mount? I have 3/4" hole in the roof from a VHF antenna ....

thanks

[EC 174]

02 Durango with a 136 amp alternator so how big of a amp could I go with before I upgraded alt ?.....They also offer a OEM 160 amp alternator that I could switch up to if needed
I would say maybe 700 or 1,000 if you upgraded to the 160amp..

Next question is would I see better performance from a roof mount wilson 5000 or a mag mount ? .....
The roof mount might do a little better.. I have a buddy that just went from a magnet to a roof and the only noticeable difference was his SWR went down just a hair..

What size hole is needed for a roof mount? I have 3/4" hole in the roof from a VHF antenna ....

A 3/4 to 7/8 hols is what Wilson says will work..

[Rex_foxhound]

Hey Shane, If you look on Eastcoast's website, it tells you how many amps they draw. That might give you some ideas.

[Shane]

Well to keep from putting a strain on my charging system , I think I am gong to go with a 1x2.....

[THUMPER]

you should be able to run a 2x4 in your truck just fine and with a 1 faraed cap you will getting out

[THUMPER]

you should be able to run a 2x4 in your truck just fine and with a 1 faraed cap you will getting out

a wilson 5000 mag mont will work just fine


my old f250 i had a galaxy 44 xforce 2x4 and a wilson 5000 mag mont
it walked the dog and kicked the cat on the locals here

[Shane]

Hey thump thanks for the reply .....However I do believe I am going with a 1X2 East Coast Amp......I would love a 2x4 but .....when you have "SPAM" Income and "CAVIAR" taste you have to take what you can get , Plus I have a Smokin Deal on the 1x2 right now

[GOTA Go]

I just got my East Coast 1x2 and can't wait to hook it up. I need to check how many amps on my alternator on the Volvo.

[THUMPER]

I just got my East Coast 1x2 and can't wait to hook it up. I need to check how many amps on my alternator on the Volvo.

would not worry it will run that 1x2 just fine

i hear what yer sayin shane shampan taset on a beer buget here to

[grease monkey]

sitting in a parking lot with my truck in park at idle you can hear and feel my engine die down.this is with an east coast 2 pill.i usually kick the idle up and its all good.

[distortion69]

You will be able to run a 1x4 no prob.

If thats the same 136 amp in a dodge ram 1500.. my dad ran a 2x6 with 1 8d battery on his for a long time.. and a 2x8 with 2 8d batteries, apparently those alternators are really stout, and quite a bit under-rated.

I wouldn't suggest a 6 pill or 8 pill.. just due to the fact it's still on paper an insufficient charging system.. but it will take a 1x4 all day long.

Peace,
Josh

[Phaze91460]

My 2X4 draws down my stock alt in the Dodge Ram 360. But, still works if I keep the RPM's up on it.

I would go with the mag mount myself. I just cant justify cuttin a hole in the roof of a perfectly good truck.

[high_octan36]

just run extra ground wire to the frame directly

[Dx Surfer]

Hey guys , I have a quick question , I am sitting up a little radio gear in my work ride and I have a few questions .
Here is what I got :
02 Durango with a 136 amp alternator so how big of a amp could I go with before I upgraded alt ?.....They also offer a OEM 160 amp alternator that I could switch up to if needed

Next question is would I see better performance from a roof mount wilson 5000 or a mag mount ? .....What size hole is needed for a roof mount? I have 3/4" hole in the roof from a VHF antenna ....

thanks

if your going to drill a hole in your roof then put a good puck mount in there and use a 10k or a mister coily if not then a wilson 5000 mag mount will work just fine too