so it sounds like i wont have a charging problem then
thanks for all the help guys.
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| Author: | subwyking12 [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:42 pm ] |
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I have a 1965 Dodge A100 that has a minimal amount of electronic accessories in it. Just the basics lights ignition and heater. I'm wanting to add a nice stereo system to it and im not sure if the current charging system is sufficient. Right now it has a 60 amp alt in it with an Optima Red top battery. Im have an Alpine CD deck and 2 300 watt amps im wanting to put into it. Do you guys think im going to see some charging problems with this type of setup? |
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| Author: | cantcatch06 [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:34 pm ] |
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well i'm in the same boat as far as charging but i have the HEI upgrade and a set of fog and driving lights hidden behind the grill. To the point you actually care, about i've got an alpine headunit, a 1000watt monoblock amp, a 500watt 4 channel amp, and a large battery and while the car's running the headlights barely dim when the stereo hits really really hard for a few seconds. However, i've got a charging system that i know is working right. AKA new alt, voltage reg, and all the wiring between is new. At idle under full load I'm able to make 13.2volts. So 2 300watt amps isn't gonna be a problem unless ya got another problem ya don't know about. |
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| Author: | dank10fenny [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:13 pm ] |
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my 72 valiant wit stock alt has a 1000w amp and 2-12" subs. no light dimming here... |
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| Author: | subwyking12 [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:13 pm ] |
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so it sounds like i wont have a charging problem then thanks for all the help guys.
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| Author: | 66aCUDA [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:33 am ] |
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Russ i would make sure your wiring is in good shape and run a wire from the battery to your amp via a relay. My02. Frank |
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| Author: | subwyking12 [ Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:38 am ] |
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wiring is all brand new. the amps are going to be powered from fused 4 gauge wire ran directly from the [/url]battery to a distribution block. the negative will be 4 gauge from the chasis to a distribution block as well. ive thought about doing the "big 3 upgrade" on it as well. anyone have any luck with that, or thoughts on it? http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=big+3+upgrade thanks russ |
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| Author: | 66aCUDA [ Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:49 am ] |
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Russ That should work nicely. Big 3 never heard it called that but it looks sound at a glance. Good luck and take pictures and share. Frank |
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