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Alternator

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=71940
Printed Date: May 03, 2024 at 12:23 PM


Topic: Alternator

Posted By: dunicraig
Subject: Alternator
Date Posted: January 31, 2006 at 9:36 PM

right now i have 90 amp alternator and running a 1000watt amp with a 1200 watt sub and the lights are dimming, and I wanna get rid of the 1000 watt amp and put in a 2000 watt one and then run 2 1200 watt subs, and then get another amp and run more power to my speakers. How much bigger of an alternator would i need.



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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: January 31, 2006 at 10:17 PM

A riddle without all the clues.

Add up the combined amperage of the proposed system, then go to your HO alt supplier and inquire.



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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: January 31, 2006 at 10:32 PM
You need 8 jigawatts.  I always recomend 8 jigawatts.  Especially if you can find SONY jigawatts, they're the best.

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Posted By: ddsubman
Date Posted: January 31, 2006 at 10:37 PM
You also definitely need to replace your gweebo disc when you put in the sony Jigawatt.

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Posted By: customsound79
Date Posted: February 01, 2006 at 9:43 PM
Don't forget the zeebo pin for the derkulator. You can loose at least 4.5 jigawatts without that little peice of gear!!

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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: February 02, 2006 at 12:42 PM

All right kiddos, that's enough.  Go with Steve's advice.  You won't know where to start without first knowing how much current your system draws.



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