What's the right cap for my system?

[KurtisLow 10+ year member]

Hey guys.......it's the always inquisitive, KurtisLow. I've asked more questions about gettin' my system right that y'all are probably tired of seein' my name attached to new threads but, yet again i've got another burning question. My system needs no introduction for some of u since i talk about it so much but.......2 JL 10W3V3-4s, JL 500/1v2 amp. What size capacitor? How many farads? I was thinkin' about a 1.5F. Help me out here!!

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[terra 5,000+ posts]

lol no cap

 

[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

cap more like crap

 

[MTXman 10+ year member]

No capacitor.

You shouldn't even need an electrical upgrade with that amp.

But if somehow you get low voltage, upgrade your battery first, then alternator/ big 3.

 

[Idealrealist 10+ year member]

 

[KurtisLow 10+ year member]

Well i've got an Optima Red Top (800cca) that's less than a year old. It should b fine.

 

[memphis_vette 10+ year member]

no cap just adds more drag to the electrical