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Power for 3 amps, Capacitor? deep cycle?

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: Power for 3 amps, Capacitor? deep cycle?

Posted By: freddykaye
Subject: Power for 3 amps, Capacitor? deep cycle?
Date Posted: June 08, 2006 at 1:34 PM

Long time reader, many many helpful topics, This is first ask for help. I have a 2005 F-150 supercrew, All kenwood kfc889 deck 1-9152d sub amp, 2-7252 amps for mid and highs, 14 speakers mostly mids and highs 2- X1002 subs. I had 2- pyle 1-farad caps.   1-for the 2 7252 amps ,and 1 for the subs. Stock battery and alternator (130 amp)  headlights were dimming so I replaced 1-pyle for a 3-farad power acoustics cap for my subs. I just recently smoked my alternator (thank goodness for warranty) I cannot find a higher amp alternator (to new) and am considering a second battery, I have also been reading about Batcaps, are they like batterys of Capacitors?. I will probably go for a yellow top Optima (thanks to this forum) Also since my alternator took a powder, the power acoustics cap never reads above 14.3 volts wheras the Pyle fluctuates from 13 to 16 volts I have 0-gauge power wire to a distribution block and 4-gauge to the Caps and to the amps. The system also seems to be a little down on power.  Any suggestions to keep my headlights bright? And not smoke another alternator? Its the audiophile in me.....thanks again for the Forum... John...



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Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: June 08, 2006 at 4:03 PM
you should be able to have plenty of options for a high amp alternator with that vehicle.....look at ohio gen's, and domonick Irrage.    And large case or delco alternator will fit that car without a problem

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Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: June 08, 2006 at 11:39 PM
big three?




Posted By: freddykaye
Date Posted: June 09, 2006 at 1:17 AM
Thanks for the big 3 advice, it gives me new hope....  Maybe I havent spent as much time here as I should... 




Posted By: freddykaye
Date Posted: June 09, 2006 at 1:19 AM

Thanks for the reply, Maybe I just havent looked hard enough, I'm going to try the big 3 this weekend...





Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: June 09, 2006 at 7:49 AM
Good luck...Big three does make a world of a difference.




Posted By: freddykaye
Date Posted: June 09, 2006 at 10:43 PM
Thanks for the advice, I found several companies for a high amp, (shoulda looked on the net first) Big 3 tomorrow...




Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: June 09, 2006 at 11:20 PM
good luck





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