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kicker187
06-07-2007, 03:16 PM
i just put my stereo in and i need more power for the system. i was either lookin at putting in another battery or a stronger alternator. anyone have any suggestions. product suggestions would be awesome
JoeyK
06-07-2007, 04:40 PM
I'd go w/ a better alternator. As Barney Fife would say- "nip the problem in the bud!":D
nineteen88ga
06-07-2007, 07:04 PM
What makes you think you don't have enough power for your system? We need more information before we can begin to help you. What do you have installed in the vehicle?
kicker187
06-07-2007, 07:17 PM
no prob i have a 4800 watt max power audibahn amp. a 75x4 audiobanh amp and a 5 farad capacitor and when the bass hits it drawn the power out of the rest of the car and the lights in all parts of the car dim dramatically
kutchers_ga
06-07-2007, 10:29 PM
have you tried doing the big 3 ?
kicker187
06-07-2007, 11:04 PM
i would have if i knew what the big 3 was :)
car audio dave
06-08-2007, 12:02 AM
1) battery ground
2) alternator ground
3) alternator to battery

*ugrade those to 4 gauge at least. I would also pull out that lame 5 farad cap. Its not needed and its needlessly drawing current.

you have 1k watts RMS at the most going through your system.
JeremiahCoffel
06-08-2007, 12:40 AM
Originally posted by car audio dave
1) battery ground
2) alternator ground
3) alternator to battery

*ugrade those to 4 gauge at least. I would also pull out that lame 5 farad cap. Its not needed and its needlessly drawing current.

you have 1k watts RMS at the most going through your system.

You had it all right, but it's engine block ground, not alternator ground.
nineteen88ga
06-08-2007, 08:52 AM
Isn't the alternator grounded to the engine block? I'm probably wrong here.
kicker187
06-08-2007, 02:11 PM
ill do that thanx
tubpub11
06-08-2007, 08:49 PM
What models of Amps do you have?
kicker187
06-08-2007, 09:36 PM
audiobahn A2300HCT bridged to 1 ohm 2400x1 RMS
audiobahn A6004V 4 ohm 75x4 RMS
tubpub11
06-08-2007, 09:39 PM
Whats your power wire gauge. what kind of battery do you have? probably would upgrade the battery if needed, then do the big 3, then a new alternator.
kicker187
06-09-2007, 07:23 AM
have 1/0 guage wire and the battery is an interstate but i don't know the specs on it
kicker187
06-09-2007, 07:24 AM
anyone have a suggestion on what alternator to go with
JoeyK
06-09-2007, 11:47 AM
http://www.ohiogen.com/

- Ohio Generator