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<blockquote data-quote="helotaxi" data-source="post: 2294848" data-attributes="member: 550915"><p>While capable of pulling a ton of current, that amp won't pull nearly that kind of current on a regualr basis. Unless you plan to compete in a class that allows the engine to be running during metering, start with big wiring and an extra battery. If you are having problems after that, go with a mid sized alt upgrade. There is absolutely no reason to have enough alternator current available to cover the max current draw of the amp. Two reasons for this. First the amp will not ever draw that kind of current for a sustained period with music. Second, the voltage regulator takes time to react to an increase in current demand and up the output of the alt, this time is usually longer than the period of demand for a musical transient. End result: the upgraded alt does you no good under daily conditions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="helotaxi, post: 2294848, member: 550915"] While capable of pulling a ton of current, that amp won't pull nearly that kind of current on a regualr basis. Unless you plan to compete in a class that allows the engine to be running during metering, start with big wiring and an extra battery. If you are having problems after that, go with a mid sized alt upgrade. There is absolutely no reason to have enough alternator current available to cover the max current draw of the amp. Two reasons for this. First the amp will not ever draw that kind of current for a sustained period with music. Second, the voltage regulator takes time to react to an increase in current demand and up the output of the alt, this time is usually longer than the period of demand for a musical transient. End result: the upgraded alt does you no good under daily conditions. [/QUOTE]
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