Mick87 10+ year member
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I am currently driving a 1996 Chevy Lumina with a rebuilt alt, not sure on the amperage. My battery is 4 years old and is an Energizer with 650CCA, I think.
As assumed, my lights dim quite a bit when bumping and my system will shut off if I bump while stopped.
I am currently running a PowerAcoustik A1800DB Class D amplifier, 1800Watts
(1100RMS) with the gains set just below half. What would be more effective, upgrading the ALT or the battery? I am running 1/0 gauge wiring from the battery to the amp.
From what I have read in the forums, I think I am in need of a new battery/ALT, but am not sure which ones to go with, or which ones will fit for my specific engine.
How much amperage should I need from my ALT to power this amp without dimming?
Please recommend me a new ALT/Battery.
Thank you very much
As assumed, my lights dim quite a bit when bumping and my system will shut off if I bump while stopped.
I am currently running a PowerAcoustik A1800DB Class D amplifier, 1800Watts
(1100RMS) with the gains set just below half. What would be more effective, upgrading the ALT or the battery? I am running 1/0 gauge wiring from the battery to the amp.
From what I have read in the forums, I think I am in need of a new battery/ALT, but am not sure which ones to go with, or which ones will fit for my specific engine.
How much amperage should I need from my ALT to power this amp without dimming?
Please recommend me a new ALT/Battery.
Thank you very much