Kicker Amp Installation
jtvyper456
12-21-2006, 01:39 AM
My New Kicker ZX550.2 comes in Friday (finally), ordered it yesterday. So when I hook it up, am I going to experience problems with my alternator not having enough power to power the car electronics? I've got a 1995 Camaro with a 3.4 V6, basically barebone stock besides the exhaust.
PlayStation3
12-21-2006, 08:28 AM
you might when you have it playing pretty loud. but for starters try upgrading the big 3.
PaulD
12-21-2006, 03:32 PM
what's the RMS power on a ZX550 ?
PlayStation3
12-22-2006, 08:23 AM
205 per channel 550 bridged
PaulD
12-22-2006, 10:39 AM
you shouldn't have any problems if you're electrical system is working right
fwellingtonfiii
12-24-2006, 03:08 PM
well i can put it this way, i've got a 96 camaro 3.8, and with my setup with a 600 watt rms bridged amp, when i turn it way up, the lights blink with the music inside and out. its not a huge blinking loss of power, but enough that its noticeable. i'd imagine our alternators are the same if not mine being a little bigger. hope that helps.
jtvyper456
12-25-2006, 12:43 AM
Sounds nice, if I bridge it and run it up to about 25 (295W RMS bridged), you get the nice light dimming effect, but running it with both channels, nothing too bad...thanks guys
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