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I need to know if I need a high output alternator
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<blockquote data-quote="DRBOOM" data-source="post: 8675926" data-attributes="member: 676005"><p>Hey mate.</p><p></p><p>Most car stock system will handle up to 1000rms and anything more than that, modifications / additions has to be done to accommodate the electrical demands from your big power amplifiers. </p><p></p><p>In your scenario, you will need to;</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">upgrade your alternator;<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">do the big three;<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">upgrade to O gauge power/ground wires, ( which you may already have)<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">add secondary battery to meet your current amperage demands;( would have to be Optima or any high performance battery will high CCA) dry cell, marine) etc..<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">if you are unsure, visit a car audio shop and show them your current setup so, they may be able to steer you which additional gear you need/ and need to add on;<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Avoid running your current system as it poses a risk to your cars electrical system and to you and your passengers. <br /> </li> </ul><p>There is a reason why your amps turns into a barbecue hotplate, its because it lacks the reserve current it needs to run the amp efficiently. Personally, I would not be using your sound system until you get this sorted out as continued usage could cost you more 'dosh' in the long run so do yourself a favour and either;</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">stop using your sound system;<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">take the big amp out and run a smaller one say, 1000 rms monoblock until you get the upgrades done;<br /> </li> </ul><p>Since you are using big power, then you have to supply the current demands to your system, and theres no short cut around it. Not doing so will induce a risk factor to your rides electrical system not to mention in worst case scenario, your vehicle could catch fire :uhoh:</p><p></p><p>Better to be safe then sorry in this case! :graduate:</p><p></p><p>Let us know how you go mate!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DRBOOM, post: 8675926, member: 676005"] Hey mate. Most car stock system will handle up to 1000rms and anything more than that, modifications / additions has to be done to accommodate the electrical demands from your big power amplifiers. In your scenario, you will need to; [LIST][*]upgrade your alternator; [*]do the big three; [*]upgrade to O gauge power/ground wires, ( which you may already have) [*]add secondary battery to meet your current amperage demands;( would have to be Optima or any high performance battery will high CCA) dry cell, marine) etc.. [*]if you are unsure, visit a car audio shop and show them your current setup so, they may be able to steer you which additional gear you need/ and need to add on; [*]Avoid running your current system as it poses a risk to your cars electrical system and to you and your passengers. [/LIST] There is a reason why your amps turns into a barbecue hotplate, its because it lacks the reserve current it needs to run the amp efficiently. Personally, I would not be using your sound system until you get this sorted out as continued usage could cost you more 'dosh' in the long run so do yourself a favour and either; [LIST][*]stop using your sound system; [*]take the big amp out and run a smaller one say, 1000 rms monoblock until you get the upgrades done; [/LIST] Since you are using big power, then you have to supply the current demands to your system, and theres no short cut around it. Not doing so will induce a risk factor to your rides electrical system not to mention in worst case scenario, your vehicle could catch fire :uhoh: Better to be safe then sorry in this case! :graduate: Let us know how you go mate! [/QUOTE]
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