.5 ohm??

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

I always hear that you need extra electrical support running an amp at .5 ohm.

So i was wondering if .5 ohm vs 1 or 2 ohm putting out the same power (different amps all 2k rms at .5 1 or 2 ohm) will be more of a strain on your electrical running it at .5 ohm

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[hoss 5,000+ posts]

You will need a 4-5 ferret Cap.

 

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

You will need a 4-5 ferret Cap.

I already ordered a 6

 

[WOT]

6k posts???

Yes you need a beefier electrical, and an amp that is even capable

 

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

6k posts???
Yes you need a beefier electrical, and an amp that is even capable

Posts do not mean everything //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

I just have no experience with running amps that low

 

[J31Rob 5,000+ posts]

Having an amp that will do power @ 2 or 1 ohm would be a better choice than at .5 if you're not particularly looking to beef up your electric.

 

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

I am willing to beef it up but I do not want to sink tons of cash into my electrical

 

[J31Rob 5,000+ posts]

depending on how much you're trying to get outa .5, you may be fine, you may not. what power are you trying to get?

 

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

swiss sdx2000

rated 2k at 1 ohm

so a bit more than that at .5

 

[J31Rob 5,000+ posts]

you're going to need to upgrade your electrical to at LEAST 2 extra batteries.. maybe a 200 amp alt + 1 extra battery would suffice.

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

swiss sdx2000
rated 2k at 1 ohm

so a bit more than that at .5

benched at 2245 @ 1ohm:fyi:

 

[IMOVeCHICKENS! 10+ year member]

might want to chalk up a couple runs of 0 gauge if your gonna run at .5ohm i just barely keep my volts about 12 w/ 2 runs of 0 and 1 extra battery

 

[WOT]

For power reference, I run my Visonik V4000XD (3500+rms) @ .5 ohm and I dip into the high 10's. OEM 110 amp alt, 2 mid grade batteries, big 3 in 2/0 weld cable. @ 2 ohm, (3000ish) I see about 11.6-.7

The amp doesnt like it though, gets hot fairly quick