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11-20-2003, 11:53 PM
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competion system, how to power it correctly
hey guys, i feel that i have a big stereo, 3 jl w3s as well as 1 alpine type r. my amps are a jbl 600.1, a jbl 1200.1 and a rockford 400 a4 amp. all together it is between 2000 and 2500 watts, i was wondering if it would be better to run a couple 1.0 farad capacitors for the power, or to get a bigger alternator. i was wondering what some of you stereo enthusiasts think about this, thanks for the help. im open for other suggestions as well. thanks
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11-20-2003, 11:54 PM
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Re: competion system, how to power it correctly
i have a stock 94 camaro z28 by the way, i forgot to mention that. it has a stock alternator in it.
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11-21-2003, 12:18 AM
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Re: competion system, how to power it correctly
I would definately get a bigger alt. or some people run dual alternators but i dont know if they have a kit for a camaro/firebird or not...
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11-21-2003, 01:29 AM
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Re: competion system, how to power it correctly
ok thanks badazz240, but now that you went with the new alternator, i was wondering what size you think would be the best for my situation. i am also happy to hear from anyone else who knows about this stuff, thanks alot
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11-21-2003, 02:03 AM
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With all that running I would get a bigger alternator, a Harrison Labs BatCap, and Wire up 2 1.0 Farad Caps.
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11-22-2003, 11:01 AM
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Re: competion system, how to power it correctly
Do not get a capacitor, they increase electrical impedance (even if only a little bit) and generally they just dont work that well. You ned a second battery, perhaps an aftermarket ro second alt. If you are experienceing dimming lights, make sure to upgrade your wires especally your ground! I would use 0/2 Gauge. Also, that is not a competition system, somone with ONE properly enclosed, powered, and ported Brahma(15, mabye even the 12) will beat you in an SPL compeition in a sound deadened (sp?) Camaro. Check out the Brahma at adireaudio.com and also take a look at MMATS and RE (the XXX @ respl.com)
Oh and nice amps, excellent choices, except for RF.
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