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I just bought an Audiopipe 30001D for two kicker l7 15". I also got a stinger 50 farad capacitor. I'm wondering if just getting a good battery under the hood with the cap will be enough. I'd do the big 3 if needed. Just help me out on what to do. Also what type of battery? I really don't have room anywhere for a second so that's why I need to know if the big3, good main batt, and that huge cap will be enough

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well before you think about a battery you need to look into a high output alternator, because alternator current matters alot more than battery size, but i'd say a hc2400 under the hood would be ideal with something like a 200a alternator. Contact Excessive Amperage, they've quoted me prices lower than dc and mechman for everything, and they're just as high quality wise as everyone else : )

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Lose the cap. Big 3. Good battery under hood. HO alternator.

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Lose the cap. Big 3. Good battery under hood. HO alternator.

so i shouldn't use the cap? i had got it to work as nearly a second battery since its a 50 farad. I'm trying to do this as cheap as possible, i dont mind spending money on quality stuff i just would rather not have to spend much more money.

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Just put a small battery like a xs d375 where you were going to put that cap

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where could i get a cheaper alternator? i drive a 92 dodge dakota 5.2 v8. i dont really wanna have to drop $375.

Try the local auto parts like Napa. Trucks usually came with a HO alt option from the factory. Usually 145-200 amps. See if one is available for your truck.

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Why do people either love or hate capacitors? Just curious.

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Is an alternator 100% necessary though? i got the cap thinking it would cover the power draw since its a 50 farad. i mean audiopipe sugguests a 1 farad so.... Is it really neccassary? im going to get a nice battery under the hood like an optima yellow top, xs, of kinetic. it would be the biggest i could get under the hood too

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