Will I Need An HO Alternator?

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Topic: Will I Need An HO Alternator?

Posted By: arrow12
Subject: Will I Need An HO Alternator?
Date Posted: October 13, 2005 at 1:33 PM

I have a 2000 Chyrsler Cirrus Lxi. Will I need an HO alternator for an Audiobahn A8000T amplifier (12.5 input voltage, 800Wx1 RMS output at 2 ohms, 2 30 amp fuses) and an Audiobahn A4004T amplifier (12.5 input voltage, 100Wx4 RMS output at 2 ohms, 2 20 amp fuses)? If i do need an HO alternator, then what one would you suggest?

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Posted By: Blowntweeters
Date Posted: October 13, 2005 at 2:01 PM

do a big 3 wire upgrade. a new battery . kinetik audio if you want to spend the cash. www.kinetikaudio.com . if not just get a new battery. that is the correct cca for your car. then get eveything installed.then you can got to a local auto shop,and get your eletrical system tested. then you will know what you need for an alternator.

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Posted By: vbel
Date Posted: October 16, 2005 at 2:33 PM

You have a total of 100amp from your 2 amplifiers. This is exactly what I have in my 2000 Prelude and I've been running this stuff on stock alternator for over a year with no problems. The stock alternator outputs about 75amp, it could be different on your car, but I don't think it'd be too significant.

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