Hardworkingman32
CarAudio.com Newbie
I have a 2001 Corvette that needs a new audio system in it ASAP, but it all has to be able to work with my stock 110 amp alternator.
The problem is everything seems to drain the battery on this car. I can't understand why or how to fix this.
The battery will drain so bad that the car won't even start sometimes at all.
I currently have a...
Pioneer 6800BT headunit installed in the car.
Kenwood 9106D monoblock amp installed on my 110 amp alternator and battery.
Rockford Fosgate P3 Shallow mount sub thats capable of pushing 400w RMS.
With only 400 watts the lights dim when the bass hits and the battery gets drained very quickly.
How do I fix this??? Its frustrating beyond belief that my car is incapable of running 400 watts.
I'm more than willing to buy a new audio system than deal with such a headache if it is infact my components, but it has to work on my stock 110 amp alternator and not cause any issues. With that said I'd prefer a 5 channel amp setup if possible, but I can do monoblock again if needed. I just can't understand how a 110 amp alternator is incapable of running 400 watts efficiently. All of the wires are OFC wires.
I guess I just don't understand why my car is incapable of running a 400 watt system. These are the specs. https://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/amplifiers/kac-9106d/spec.html
Where did I go wrong in choosing this amp for this car. What should I look for when choosing my new amp to make sure it will work with my 110 amp alternator?
How would you rebuild this system from the ground up to make it all work on the stock alternator and battery? I have no problem swapping the gear out for something better.
The problem is everything seems to drain the battery on this car. I can't understand why or how to fix this.
The battery will drain so bad that the car won't even start sometimes at all.
I currently have a...
Pioneer 6800BT headunit installed in the car.
Kenwood 9106D monoblock amp installed on my 110 amp alternator and battery.
Rockford Fosgate P3 Shallow mount sub thats capable of pushing 400w RMS.
With only 400 watts the lights dim when the bass hits and the battery gets drained very quickly.
How do I fix this??? Its frustrating beyond belief that my car is incapable of running 400 watts.
I'm more than willing to buy a new audio system than deal with such a headache if it is infact my components, but it has to work on my stock 110 amp alternator and not cause any issues. With that said I'd prefer a 5 channel amp setup if possible, but I can do monoblock again if needed. I just can't understand how a 110 amp alternator is incapable of running 400 watts efficiently. All of the wires are OFC wires.
I guess I just don't understand why my car is incapable of running a 400 watt system. These are the specs. https://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/amplifiers/kac-9106d/spec.html
Where did I go wrong in choosing this amp for this car. What should I look for when choosing my new amp to make sure it will work with my 110 amp alternator?
How would you rebuild this system from the ground up to make it all work on the stock alternator and battery? I have no problem swapping the gear out for something better.
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