Capacitor function as a distribution block in a way?

[chrispy513]

I'm fairly new to car audio, but I've been doing some research. I'd love any general input on my tentative system, but I do have a specific question also. I want to know if I can use the capacitor that i got to function as a distribution block in a way as well as carrying out its intended function.

Here is my setup:

Audiobahn A4004T 400W amp (running the following)

1 pair Metrik MSP-69 400W 6"x9" rear speakers

1 pair Metrik MSP-60 225W 6.5" front door speakers.

Coustic 401SE 400W amp (running the following)

1 MTX Thunder 6000 10" subwoofer 250/500 RMS/Peak

The capacitor is a Tsunami Power Pumper 1 Farad / 20 voc cap. could someone please let me know if I can use this cap by running the power from the battery to the cap and then 2 power wires out from the cap, one to each amp?

any input is greatly appreciated.

Chris

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[AlterEgo99 5,000+ posts]

poop

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

get rid of cap, do the big 3, and get a extra batter

 

[chrispy513]

well the reason I ask this is because i'm on a very tight budget and definitely don't want to make major modifications to my car like adding another battery. everything that i listed I have gotten for free with the exception of the front speakers. The capacitor was given to me and I feel as though I should use it for something whether or not it will give significant benefit to my current setup. I may also be looking at significant upgrades in my system in the near future which would need much more power to be drawn.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

a capacitor can fvck up yours cars computer and electrical //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[The Silverman 10+ year member]

well the reason I ask this is because i'm on a very tight budget and definitely don't want to make major modifications to my car like adding another battery. everything that i listed I have gotten for free with the exception of the front speakers. The capacitor was given to me and I feel as though I should use it for something whether or not it will give significant benefit to my current setup. I may also be looking at significant upgrades in my system in the near future which would need much more power to be drawn.

well the big 3 is probably gonna be the most beneficial. Its pretty cheap, and tons of members here swear by it. Use the cap if you want but just remember

Big 3 > cap

 

[chrispy513]

thanks esilvers. I may look into the big 3. i've heard about it before.

Louisiana_CRX, i've never heard that about caps, would you care to give details on that?

 

[AlterEgo99 5,000+ posts]

Cap is crap. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

Go Big 3...and it's way more fun to install. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[markak134]

i did the big and and got a new alternator and i dont notice a difference maybe my subwoofers just **** *** cause they are kicker comps

 

[KidThump 10+ year member]

i did the big and and got a new alternator and i dont notice a difference maybe my subwoofers just **** *** cause they are kicker comps

It may been because of your enclosure, almost any sub can get loud in the right enclosure and in the right power....

Big 3 and an extra battery is the cheapest way to upgrade your electrical....

I'm sure you can use the capacitor as one, but i recommend getting a distro block....

 

[chrispy513]

Well i think at this point, i plan on installing the big 3.

but that leads me back to my original question. can the cap function as a distribution block in the way i mentioned? or will i still need a dedicated distribution block?

 

[markak134]

i using a prefab sealed box

4 12 kicker comps in this box

http://www.brightstarcaraudio.com/4-Hole-12-All-Top-Compact-Sealed-Subwoofer-Enclosure-Box-p163.html

powered by a rd2200 and big and 200 amp alt it just sound shitty i swear it must be the box

 

[kroid777 10+ year member]

i using a prefab sealed box
4 12 kicker comps in this box

4 Hole 12'' All Top Compact Sealed Subwoofer Enclosure Box

powered by a rd2200 and big and 200 amp alt it just sound shitty i swear it must be the box

It is definitely not the subs....//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

 

[markak134]

it has to be the subs right

 

[KidThump 10+ year member]

it has to be the subs right

If your not happy and have that much power, why not get 2 good 12's in a good ported box.....

Would take less room and should still get louder....