Chosen Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 how many watts can a 2 farad cap handle? i've heard that 1 farad=1,000 watts. and whats a good cap brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 dont bother with capacitors unless you have absolutely ZERO voltage drop. otherwise its just another thing stressing your alternator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheezyMane13 Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 save the money and get a nice small battery Quote take baby steps, u cant do it all at once unless u have a roll of 100's big enough to choke a donkey 1998 Chevy Venture "Swagger Wagon" Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 Headunit 3 15" Alpine Type R's in seperate T-Lines 1 RF T1500-1bd for 2 of the 15s 1 RF P1000-1bd for the single 15 3 sets of Hifonics Zeus ZXi6.5C Components( 1 more set to come for Front stage) 1 Hifonics HFi100.4 4-channel amp Stock alt for now (DC HO SPL 400A when funds come in,currently working on buying this) Stock battery and one Optima Redtop for now (looking at XS batteries) 3 15" Alpine Type R's (aka Swagger Wagon Build 1.0) Swagger Wagon Build 2.0 Youtube Videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chosen Posted December 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 so when my bass hits and my headlights dim. is that an effect of a voltage drop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugee81 Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 so when my bass hits and my headlights dim. is that an effect of a voltage drop? yes! im sure you could find a kinetik hc600 or the similar shuriken for about as much as a cap! Quote 200a alt. by Excessive Amperage hc800 under hood & 2 Deka 9a31 in rear 1/0awg + big 3 SAZ 3000D HDC3 18" @ 2 ohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 so when my bass hits and my headlights dim. is that an effect of a voltage drop? yes....power is being taken away from the headlights....or your headlights are really loose Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel4055 Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Do the big 3 before that cap. If you are getting very little drop and dimming the simple big 3 could probably fix that issue. Quote Rest In Peace mother. January 22, 1955 - February 14, 2013 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/user/35351-megrch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr15s Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 I would do a extra battery!! I think caps are nothing more than show pieces!! just me tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chosen Posted December 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Do the big 3 before that cap. If you are getting very little drop and dimming the simple big 3 could probably fix that issue. i was thinkin about doing that. does it really make that big of a diiference? and the hc600. whats its rating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugee81 Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Do the big 3 before that cap. If you are getting very little drop and dimming the simple big 3 could probably fix that issue. i was thinkin about doing that. does it really make that big of a diiference? and the hc600. whats its rating? Kinetik HC600 Power Cell "600 Watts, 12 Volt High Current Power Cell" More powerful than 100 1 farad caps! Extreme power in a small package. Mount near your amplifier for tons of power reinforcement. Easily starts a V8 engine! Specifications * Weight: 14lbs * Ah: 20 * Dimensions: 7"x3"x6.5" * Suggested Retail: $199.99 Common Specifications * AGM Technology * Sealed Non-Spillable Design * Mount In Any Position * Ultra Low ESR * More Plates For Stronger Energy Density * Higher Voltage Under Load * Tightly Packed Cells * Superior Heat & Vibration Resistance and yes Big 3 brings down resistance between your alt and batteries, allowing for easier current flow n whatnot! Quote 200a alt. by Excessive Amperage hc800 under hood & 2 Deka 9a31 in rear 1/0awg + big 3 SAZ 3000D HDC3 18" @ 2 ohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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