Dimming lights 2013 Dodge Charger SE RWD

[HammerDown8]

I have recently installed a new MechMan 240 amp alt. as well as upgrading the stock wire coming from the alt to the floor board with true 1/0 gauge 100% OFC wire and the ground wire in the trunk. The audio setup i have is two DC Level 4 12" 2 ohm DVC subs and an American Bass 175.1 VFL amp. despite the fact i have upgraded the alt. the lights still dim. does anyone know besides batteries what else could resolve this problem?

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Set the gain right, triple check all grounds.

 

[gimling]

3300 watts is at the peak of what that alternator can do, add it the other electronics and your drawing more current add a battery.

 

[fly_marlin]

Yea, you have a 240A alternator. Your amp calls for a 250A fuse, so we can estimate its peak draw to be around 210A. Then you also have your other amp, I assume, as well as other car electronics...lights, radio, etc. Essentially, during those "peak" periods, your electrical demand is still more than the supply.

 

[Ramrod 10+ year member]

Set the gain right, triple check all grounds.

Check all this first.

Did you replace the Stock 55ah Battery?

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

D2s. So you are running .5 or 2ohms?

 

[fly_marlin]

D2s. So you are running .5 or 2ohms?

Ohhhh...nice catch.

 

[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

Battery will solve issue

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Ill buy the amps for $1 shipped.

 

[bigfluke 773]

hid kit

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

hid kit

No.....