power draining
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Printed Date: May 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Topic: power draining
Posted By: diamondprobe18
Subject: power draining
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 11:02 PM
its a 89 probe gt 4cyl and i will be running 600.2 diamond d5 amp which in turn will be drianing alot of power. should i go with a custom alternator or would a farad cap do it? i have heard they are kinda a waste of money any imput is helpful and well thankful for!
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89 Probe Gt Turbo
1 Diamond 15 CM3
1 Diamond 600.2 D5
Plans...
2 Diamond 10 CM3
1 1200.1 Diamond D5
4 Diamond 6.5 coaxial
1 300.4 Diamond D5
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 11:30 PM
Low power + Cap = worse power. If you add a cap without proper charging ablity then that first big bass note is going to drain the cap. Then the next bass note, you alt. is not only going to be trying to push the amp but it is gonna be charging the cap, so you are putting way more strain on your alt. A cap has a use but not the one its sold for. Their only real use is in extream SQ systems to level out the power flow. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: diamondprobe18
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 11:48 PM
thanx anyone know how much it would cost for a 2nd alter. ??? or a custom one???? or would a dual battery setup work just fine? i am going for really loud and clear bass but i want super clean SQ!!!!! ------------- 89 Probe Gt Turbo
1 Diamond 15 CM3
1 Diamond 600.2 D5
Plans...
2 Diamond 10 CM3
1 1200.1 Diamond D5
4 Diamond 6.5 coaxial
1 300.4 Diamond D5
Posted By: Francious70
Date Posted: February 14, 2005 at 1:07 AM
Usually a HO alt. is going to run you about $300 depending on what kind of car you have.
Paul
Posted By: ty
Date Posted: February 14, 2005 at 2:30 AM
check out www.4alterstart.com from what I have heard they have good alternators with warranties you might have to contact them though because I am not sure if they have one for your probe.
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: February 14, 2005 at 12:12 PM
www.mechman.com is the best i have ever dealt with. there has been a few complaints about crappy alts comming from 4alterstart ------------- 2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
Posted By: uthinkuknoaudio
Date Posted: February 14, 2005 at 6:38 PM
mechman.com is the way to go. I tried alterstart and they sent me the wrong alt and made me pay for shipping to return it. :000000000000000D shaft.com baby ....
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Posted By: c3d
Date Posted: February 14, 2005 at 7:28 PM
depends what you want too. And yes ur right, you will need a better alternator, easier than adding another. I have an 88 celica, and i can't play too long, because the alternator cant put out, which has lead to many more bigger problems and $$$. So spend some money now, save more later
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1987 Nissan 300ZX N/A
1994 Audi 90 Quattro CS
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