Power cap help

[cam_home]

So, I've got a Dodge Ram Cummins, I plow with it in the winter and will soon be installing an audio system. I have a pair of MTX 8000 subs and a Xtant 1000 watt class D amp.

My truck does have dual batteries, but when using the plow the lights still dim, so I didn't want to put as much stress on the batteries/alternator, therefor I ordered a capacitor.

Unintentionally though, I ordered a 20 volt DVC 24 volt peak power cap. Will this be a big deal? I am hoping not, I don't want to send it back. But if need be, I will, please help!

Also, it's a 2 Farad cap, should I have gotten a larger one, just because I already have light dimming issues with the plow or will the 2 farad be enough?

Another edit, do they make decently priced higher amp alternators for diesels?

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[Litunerkid 10+ year member]

a capacitor will NOT help your situation.get a good high output alternator.

 

[350zspl 10+ year member]

return the cap if they will accept it back

yes they make HO alt for your truck

 

[cam_home]

Hmm, well I am guessing that I can send the cap back, but the price difference will be extreme.

Why won't a power cap help? What exactly does they do? Should I keep the power cap and get an HO alternator, or just sell the power cap and buy an alt?

Certain places to look for HO alts for a diesel?

 

[cam_home]

Ifound a 200 amp at pa performance for 329, and a 205 amp at a place called alterstart for 250.

200A High Output Alternator for 5.9L Dodge Cummins Diesel.

99-01 NEW DODGE TRUCK DIESEL HI OUTPUT ALTERNATOR 205A

Or, other places?

 

[Millertime1028 10+ year member]

Call Matthew @ Mechman Alternators. # is 1-888-Mechman. Great High output alts