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<blockquote data-quote="Old_Slapper" data-source="post: 8880589" data-attributes="member: 690458"><p>I never doubted the knowledge of Stinger. Is a 400 amp needed? Nope. I believe I mentioned that. Mostly, it depends on how long you will be cranked to high volume. I have run dozens of sound systems that exceeded their alternator's ability. Most of them by less than 100 amps. The sound system will run, but you will get flickering lights. It is unlikely that you will blow your alternator, but you will definitely notice a power loss while bumping loud. </p><p></p><p>Perfect example,</p><p>How man of you have installed a 500 watt sub amp to a Honda civic? The Civic has about a 100 amp alternator? 500 watts will draw about 50 amps. As soon as you crank up the sound, the lights start to flicker pretty bad.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Old_Slapper, post: 8880589, member: 690458"] I never doubted the knowledge of Stinger. Is a 400 amp needed? Nope. I believe I mentioned that. Mostly, it depends on how long you will be cranked to high volume. I have run dozens of sound systems that exceeded their alternator's ability. Most of them by less than 100 amps. The sound system will run, but you will get flickering lights. It is unlikely that you will blow your alternator, but you will definitely notice a power loss while bumping loud. Perfect example, How man of you have installed a 500 watt sub amp to a Honda civic? The Civic has about a 100 amp alternator? 500 watts will draw about 50 amps. As soon as you crank up the sound, the lights start to flicker pretty bad. [/QUOTE]
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