do i need a cap ?
do i need a cap ?
im gunna be running 2 eclipse amps 1 is 85x 4 the other is 370 x 2 at 4 ohms
i have an optima red top now think the stock alt will be able to keep up ? i dont want to have dimming
MaCe
i have an optima red top now think the stock alt will be able to keep up ? i dont want to have dimming
MaCe
Cap = for adding to an already working system to tighten up the bass. Will not fix anything as far as dimming. With a long current draw (more than 10ms) the cap will discharge down to the car's running voltage. Caps are for VERY short, high current draws.
Extra Battery = for playing the system with the car off. It won't do dick with the car on unless the voltage is less than 12.5v - and if that is happening - some shit is really fucked up.
Larger alternator = real fix. You can't pull power out of your ass.
Your current draw with class AB amps is about 40-50 amps continuous (I assume they are all AB b/c I don't know of any car class Ds that are dual channel). This is probably around The stock alternator can really only handle an extra 25-30 amps. You'll just have to see how it does.
Extra Battery = for playing the system with the car off. It won't do dick with the car on unless the voltage is less than 12.5v - and if that is happening - some shit is really fucked up.
Larger alternator = real fix. You can't pull power out of your ass.
Your current draw with class AB amps is about 40-50 amps continuous (I assume they are all AB b/c I don't know of any car class Ds that are dual channel). This is probably around The stock alternator can really only handle an extra 25-30 amps. You'll just have to see how it does.
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