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<blockquote data-quote="kero48" data-source="post: 8347843" data-attributes="member: 664415">Big scott: So lets talk about my alternator for a moment. We know it&#039;s old and and kinda weak amp wise (not sure if thats the right word).There has to be a safe RMS I can run at that won&#039;t stress or fry it. My infinity basslink was 200rms and never had issues. Was in the car for about 2 years.Researching further, found this for my exact car - Alternator 12-volt, 75 ampsTo answer your question about pushing the system. I rarely crank my system (terminology lol). I just use my car for work and back. 1 hour commute each way and occasionally on weekends. Maybe half volume or a tad more at times.Maybe I should consider an E8 that runs at 300rms as to not tax the alternator? Thoughts?Based on this article (if accurate) I don&#039;t think a 500rms sub is in the cards for me without futher eletrical upgrades - <a href="http://www.termpro.com/asp/pubs.asp?ID=117" target="_blank">How To - Car Stereo - Amps, Alternators, and Batteries: Upgrading Your Electrical System</a>Tomorrow we shall know more about it.Thank you for info with regards to the alternator</blockquote>

[QUOTE="kero48, post: 8347843, member: 664415"] Big scott: So lets talk about my alternator for a moment. We know it's old and and kinda weak amp wise (not sure if thats the right word). There has to be a safe RMS I can run at that won't stress or fry it. My infinity basslink was 200rms and never had issues. Was in the car for about 2 years. Researching further, found this for my exact car - Alternator 12-volt, 75 amps To answer your question about pushing the system. I rarely crank my system (terminology lol). I just use my car for work and back. 1 hour commute each way and occasionally on weekends. Maybe half volume or a tad more at times. Maybe I should consider an E8 that runs at 300rms as to not tax the alternator? Thoughts? Based on this article (if accurate) I don't think a 500rms sub is in the cards for me without futher eletrical upgrades - [URL="http://www.termpro.com/asp/pubs.asp?ID=117"]How To - Car Stereo - Amps, Alternators, and Batteries: Upgrading Your Electrical System[/URL] Tomorrow we shall know more about it. Thank you for info with regards to the alternator [/QUOTE]

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