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<blockquote data-quote="badstang123" data-source="post: 1751037" data-attributes="member: 568025"><p>I've been browsing the board for a few weeks now and am finally posting for the first time. I have some questions about my electrical system. Currently I am running all Crossfire amps: VR1000D, VR302, VR404. Here is a link to a full description of my system and pics: <a href="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2327549/2" target="_blank">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2327549/2</a></p><p></p><p>I know the combination of amps is pulling less than 150 amps at max pull since it isn't blowing fuses. I'm not sure exactly how much though. Is there any way to check this? I've upgraded to a 200amp alternator, have 2 optima red tops, and 1/0 awg wiring for the big three. Here's a link to my big three upgrade if you care to look: <a href="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2327549/3" target="_blank">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2327549/3</a></p><p></p><p>My question is are there any other steps I should take in order to improve the electrical. I was considering a cap but many on this site seem to HATE them. I'm curious if it would be of any benefit to me, since I already have a extra battery in the trunk and power is close to my amps. If it would be benefit, how many farad and how would you wire it? Any other suggestions are welcomed as well. I'm just trying to make sure I'm using everything to full potential. Thanks.</p><p></p><p>- Justin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="badstang123, post: 1751037, member: 568025"] I've been browsing the board for a few weeks now and am finally posting for the first time. I have some questions about my electrical system. Currently I am running all Crossfire amps: VR1000D, VR302, VR404. Here is a link to a full description of my system and pics: [URL="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2327549/2"]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2327549/2[/URL] I know the combination of amps is pulling less than 150 amps at max pull since it isn't blowing fuses. I'm not sure exactly how much though. Is there any way to check this? I've upgraded to a 200amp alternator, have 2 optima red tops, and 1/0 awg wiring for the big three. Here's a link to my big three upgrade if you care to look: [URL="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2327549/3"]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2327549/3[/URL] My question is are there any other steps I should take in order to improve the electrical. I was considering a cap but many on this site seem to HATE them. I'm curious if it would be of any benefit to me, since I already have a extra battery in the trunk and power is close to my amps. If it would be benefit, how many farad and how would you wire it? Any other suggestions are welcomed as well. I'm just trying to make sure I'm using everything to full potential. Thanks. - Justin [/QUOTE]
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