huge current draw

[jerryrobinson 10+ year member]

before adding a second kicker 2500 my volts went from 14.3 to 12.8 now with 2 kicker 2500s it goes down to 11.0 and sounds like i only have one amp. im using a stock alt with 2 kinetic , and a yellow top up front

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[matrxx dude 5,000+ posts]

have you got them both at 2 ohms,plus a stock alt is not going to handle that much draw,plus if you keep dipping in the low 11's your kickers will quit kicking.

 

[jerryrobinson 10+ year member]

you can view the rest in my profile

 

[NeverEnuffBass 10+ year member]

Those amps are known for a huge current draw. I think there is another thread about them from today. are you 11v at idle w/ the system turned down?

 

[05gliguy 10+ year member]

Sounds like you need to upgrade your alt.

 

[matrxx dude 5,000+ posts]

that low voltage will kill those amps,better be careful

 

[jerryrobinson 10+ year member]

im 11 volt with the system at 80%

 

[matrxx dude 5,000+ posts]

that still aint good

 

[matrxx dude 5,000+ posts]

but anyway you should still be louder than 1 amp.

 

[matrxx dude 5,000+ posts]

what subs are you powering

 

[05gliguy 10+ year member]

I recommend not going below 12 as much as possible...

 

[jerryrobinson 10+ year member]

check out my profile . 4 15" kicker L7s in a 22 cubic ft box tuned at 34htz

 

[SteveSkal]

Get a 250 amp alternator and call it a day

 

[matrxx dude 5,000+ posts]

22 cubes,dammitt boy!

 

[jerryrobinson 10+ year member]

who has the lowest price 250amp alt ..?? please help