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<blockquote data-quote="1BadHawk" data-source="post: 393018" data-attributes="member: 545326"><p>Ive done a search and theres quit a bit of discussion on capacitors, and like most I too was under the misconception that a cap would eliminate the dimming of lights and such on hard bass notes.&nbsp;&nbsp; Many people have asked would it be better to put a second battery in since it holds a much larger charge longer.&nbsp;&nbsp; Common sense would say but of course.&nbsp; But what about putting a larger cap in, instead.&nbsp; Im working on an install of two RE HC12&#039;s powered by an MA Audio 2.1200, both will get about 600w RMS each.&nbsp; I also have an MA Audio 4ch which is also 1200w.&nbsp; Im concidering a cap simply becuase of room.&nbsp; Upgrading the alternator is out of the question.&nbsp; GM didnt spare an inch puting the LS1 into the FireHawk and theres just no room for a second battery anywhere.&nbsp; I am however looking at a larger 2.5 or 3 farad cap.&nbsp; Do you think a larger cap such as one of these will help reduce the elec surge?</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="1BadHawk, post: 393018, member: 545326"] Ive done a search and theres quit a bit of discussion on capacitors, and like most I too was under the misconception that a cap would eliminate the dimming of lights and such on hard bass notes. Many people have asked would it be better to put a second battery in since it holds a much larger charge longer. Common sense would say but of course. But what about putting a larger cap in, instead. Im working on an install of two RE HC12's powered by an MA Audio 2.1200, both will get about 600w RMS each. I also have an MA Audio 4ch which is also 1200w. Im concidering a cap simply becuase of room. Upgrading the alternator is out of the question. GM didnt spare an inch puting the LS1 into the FireHawk and theres just no room for a second battery anywhere. I am however looking at a larger 2.5 or 3 farad cap. Do you think a larger cap such as one of these will help reduce the elec surge? [/QUOTE]

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