At what Voltage drop does damage occur?

I think its under 12 but im not sure

I believe the danger is below 12v.

it's very much dependent on the amplifiers in question. some will happily run down to low voltage, others drop just a bit and go up in smoke. personally I hate voltage drop period, in my tib with the stetsom 4k2d i was only dropping to 13.9 or so from mid 14's. most people just dont like to spend the money on a solid electrical system.

with what your seeing though you shouldn't have any serious voltage related issues.

try here for an alt. i have one from them a 200amp i like it.

Starters, Alternators and more for Cars, Trucks, Tractors and ATVs

it has a low turn on and holds its voltage very good.

when i turn up my system i do not go below 14 volts. without radio on im at 14.6 .

my total rms of my system is 2500 rms total. for now.....

the real question is at what voltage is it dangerous to the car. the sensitive computer equipment that controlls all engine managment systems will also suffer at low voltages... but i agree to the above post anything less than 12.0 volts should be concidered extreme danger zone

the real question is at what voltage is it dangerous to the car. the sensitive computer equipment that controlls all engine managment systems will also suffer at low voltages... but i agree to the above post anything less than 12.0 volts should be concidered extreme danger zone

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yes thats a very good point.

Say you have your amps gain fairly high low, those 13 volts can send you into clipping. It takes much more electrical to supply 2400 rms at 13 volts vs 14.4 volts. So keep that in mind.

Big Scott...I just went to that site and I don't believe they have a high output alt for an 01 intrepid r/t 3.5 liter. If they do I can't find it

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i just looked it up and they are only listing a stock alt for that car.

i say give them a call and ask to see if you can get a high ouput for that type of alt.

does not hurt to ask.

maby that alt is used on another type of car/truck that has a high output version....

this is what i found..

DB Electrical - Regular Output

just to let you know, the alt i got from them is not for my year of truck. as long as it bolts up... or make it fit. not hard to do......

i plan on making another bracket to mount another alt i have sitting. its rated at 100amp clean so ill have 300amps total. when i get around to making it.. lol