maxmelber Posted August 22, 2010 Report Posted August 22, 2010 some one told me my alternator went because i didnt have a capacitor and i should get one or else its going to wear out my new one. is it true? and y? thank you 2 15in Kicker comp (new sub) 1 1500d hfi Hifonics amp 2single 15 boxs 3.5 cubes sealed JVC KD-R200 headunit Stock battery and alternator lanzar 440watt 3way coaxials 4awg JL Audio power 4awg JL Audio ground JL Audio RCAs
speedball1978 Posted August 22, 2010 Report Posted August 22, 2010 stay away from the caps... they add more resistance, get a second battery if you can afford one..
cubs_fan0718 Posted August 22, 2010 Report Posted August 22, 2010 no, it could be because ur alt is old and worn out, how many miles does ur vehicle have on it. EDIT: adding a second battery would help but if you have a small alt that scond battery would most likely need to be thrown on a charger every so often, because the alt is still trying to charge the front one at the same time and cant give enough attention to both. look at upgrading ur alt. 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017
maxmelber Posted August 22, 2010 Author Report Posted August 22, 2010 stay away from the caps... they add more resistance, get a second battery if you can afford one.. wouldnt a second battery put more strain on alternator? oh i see i have a 130 amp alternator 2 15in Kicker comp (new sub) 1 1500d hfi Hifonics amp 2single 15 boxs 3.5 cubes sealed JVC KD-R200 headunit Stock battery and alternator lanzar 440watt 3way coaxials 4awg JL Audio power 4awg JL Audio ground JL Audio RCAs
Socky Posted August 22, 2010 Report Posted August 22, 2010 Since you have a decent alt, a second battery would be a great idea, since your running a 1500d and it draws 140 amps at the most. Therefore i think you should get a second battery to take some of the stress away from your alt, and you will have some reserve power for long bumping. Jeep Cherokee 4dr -4.75 in front, new rusty's 4.5 in rear leafs -micky thompson 35x14.50x15 -locker rear -Rusty's offroad Engine/transmission/transfer case/crossmember/gas tank skid plates -Warn front bumper with 8000lb winch -Custom rear bumper -Warrior product tube doors (summertime) -Optima redtop (starter) -26XK miles and still runs like a bat out of hell Kenwood H/U 1/0 wire, 136 amp alt 200 ah batteries 12.7 daily 2 Apsm 1500 @ 2 ohm strapped on zv3 d1 with ns softparts Mb quart 125.4 wired to 4 aura 6's 3.6 cube box tuned to 36 plays down to 23hz
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