GS300Cali93 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 Ok guys I have a buddy that swears up and down that I need a farad cap. Can somebody please tell if you really need one I've heard you dont need one please shed some light on this thanks guys
dbmode2 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 It is like this caps are good but the BIG 3 UPGRADE IS BETTER I have a rockford cap 1 farad I do not use any more since I add the BIG 3 UPGRADE a huge voltage jump with no dim lights on my car vs a cap that is my opinion.
GS300Cali93 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Posted April 13, 2015 @dbmode2 ok thanks can you explain what a big 3 is? And when you would need one
Jessica Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 a capacitor without good electrical backing it up is like putting makeup on an ugly girl Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13
Jhunt94 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 here's how to do it and I think it explains it http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/13280-how-to-do-the-big-3-tutorial/ 2007 Ford F-150 Reg. Cab. Flareside250 Mechman AlternatorSky High Car Audio Big 3 XS Power D3400Rockford Fosgate 1/0 amp kitRockford Fosgate T1500-1bdcpRockford Fosgate T400-4DC Audio Lvl 4 12"Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" componentRockford Fosgate Punch 6x8Pioneer AVH-P2300DVDSMD Volt Meter
dbmode2 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 @dbmode2 ok thanks can you explain what a big 3 is? And when you would need one Since I like electronic's THE BIG 3/4 IS TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT that means using a bigger gauge wire makes the electrons flow better though the battery to alternator to the engine block and etc....... And by having a BIG 3/4 upgrade means less voltage drop like steve meade said on one of is vids on youtube IT TAKE POWER TO MAKE POWER.
Miguels Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 The big 3 is only needed when you will draw more amperage then what the stock wire can handle .. No point in doing a big 3 in a car with stock 4 gauge wire for a 500 watt amp.. You won't see any noticeable difference unless that stock wire is corroded.ground is a different story. Those do need to get upgraded A Cap in the rear near the amp will help more than upgrading to a big 3 if the stock wire can handle the load.a cap stores power a wire just transfers the amperage. I know I'm going to get shit for this post but sometimes you have to use logic.. Another thing is people are suggesting what to upgrade and what's needed when there is no gear to go by Don't get me wrong. Doing the big 3 is not a bad idea but when you are drawing 60a through wire that can handle 150a why would you have to upgrade it if it's working fine? It's all dependant to the gear you're running and the requirements my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/
dbmode2 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 man my car has a 16 gauge wire on the alt and that was to charge my electronics in my car I said hell nah I slap the big 3 on them and now I experience high amps and volts and my alt do not run hot anymore. It all depends on that charging on a alternator.
Miguels Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 You said 16 gauge.. On that you will notice.. We don't know what car he has and the alt he has. We also don't know the gear he is running my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/
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