new system draws alot of current help to keep the volts up ?

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Dec 30, 2007 | 08:58 PM

blackccoupe

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new system draws alot of current help to keep the volts up ?

i was thinkin the big three and a bigger alternator now with these 2 being done would i need a capacitor at all the amp is a jensen 1300 watt <500> rms and 2 mb quart 12's let meknow guys

Dec 31, 2007 | 12:42 AM

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Re: new system draws alot of current help to keep the volts up ? (blackccoupe)

No, you wouldn't.

I won't be running a cap on my 1400rms system.

Dec 31, 2007 | 04:54 AM

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X2 No cap needed

Dec 31, 2007 | 08:06 AM

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Re: new system draws alot of current help to keep the volts up ? (blackccoupe)

Ditto both the above, if alt. can supply the demand a cap is not needed.

Dec 31, 2007 | 11:42 AM

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Re: new system draws alot of current help to keep the volts up ? (blackccoupe)

http://verizonsupersite.com/4alterstartcom/door/

Try these guys. Ive heard they offer a good product for the price. I also called the guy and he can usually go bigger if you really need it.

Jan 2, 2008 | 11:57 PM

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Alt fo sho

Jan 8, 2008 | 06:59 PM

blackccoupe

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Re: (dynimitejack)

will a alt. def. take of this problem, also i am runing 8guage wiring to amp is that enough and when i run a new wire form the alt to the battery what size fuse should i put in line