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I've been waiting for the holidays to rack up some cash so I can do some upgrading, and I figured I should do some electrical so that my car will stop cutting out 30 seconds into a decibel-drenched song. My question is whether the electrical system as a whole will be able to hold up even if I add 2 batteries. I have the stock alternator, which I realize is a large problem seeing as to how old it is and that it probably only puts out about 80A. Normally I would just do an alt upgrade and get a good battery, but I don't want to spend that mush money on the alt, and I can't afford any more power loss (efficiency) from the engine, so I only want to add 2 batteries.

So under these circumstances, will my alternator @80A, 2 large batteries (possibly D1200's??), and the big 3 with 0-awg be able to hold up a good bass run? I have "2000W" RMS but I put that in quotes because I am obviously not pulling that much out with only 80A.....so will it be able to support the system at full draw for more than like 15 minutes or so? I dont have AC to worry about and my engine bay is full of space so battery size/alt size is really not an issue whatsoever.

Also, would my stock alt overcharge the AGM with a high voltage since its not regulated for internal electronics because there basically are none?

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It's warming up enough that the donut-punching cyclist douchenozzles are getting their two wheeled fagmobiles out.

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Posted

Short answer = no

You have to pay if you wanna play.

Figured....................well that sucks.

What kind of car and equipment?

1971 Chevelle, 2 MTX 1000.1's, 2 Alpine type-x's.....about "2029W RMS" possible, but my alternator is most certainly not supplying enough amperage for it.

Biomedical/Behavioral Science Major, The (Self-Proclaimed) Undisputed-Homemade-Woofer-King

Super-Neodymium-Woofer Build Log: The D4BA-V.2 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/169236-diy-super-neodymium-woofer-build-log/?p=2475620

Fucking love Alan you goddamned fucking super nerd lol

When Alan uses big words I don't understand

It's warming up enough that the donut-punching cyclist douchenozzles are getting their two wheeled fagmobiles out.

Everytime I see a guy driving a mini cooper I cant help but think he loves cock & (2/29/16)-My wife just bitched at me about throwing out things we don't really use. My response of well we don't really use your vagina so should we throw that out was evidently not the right response. I had to leave the room.

I missed Alan.

RIP 5/29/15 - I love you son.

Posted

Short answer = no

You have to pay if you wanna play.

CURRENT SYSTEM:

  • Alternator:
    1. Stock alt on mids/highs
    2. Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v
  • Batteries: (2) XS D1400s
  • Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks
  • Headunit: 80-PRS
  • Sub Amp: DC 5.0k
  • Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones
  • Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal.
  • Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4
  • Active Components:
    • Mids RE XXX 6.5c
    • Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar)
  • Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab.

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Posted

Short answer = no

You have to pay if you wanna play.

yup!

On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said:

Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol.

On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said:

fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point

On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said:

I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha

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