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12-11-2003, 07:48 PM

hey. I have a 95 ex coupe. My system has an alpine amp to run some beasty type r subs, but i'm stuck on the power issue. My alternator only puts out 30 amps and that is max at 3000 rpm's.

Should I get a power cap to keep my electrical system from getting drained (about $150-200), or get a 70 amp alternator for $120 from pep boys. I know i probably will want a power cap later on anyway, but, im debating on whether or not I need a bigger alternator. The amp can draw about 25-30 amps continuous if cranked up and max out at about 55 amps, so i know i need to do something about the power.... alot of people though just run a power cap with a huge system and no alternator upgrade.

Just wanted everyones input on this before I buy the alternator.

*pdiggitydogg* · 12-11-2003, 08:01 PM

moved

12-11-2003, 10:10 PM

Get a stonger batter if your just using your stock one. Maybe a Yellow top Optima, since there deep cell and built for systems. If it still has problem I would go with cap next, and wouldn't mess with your alternator unless you absolutley have too, or you just want to change it!

12-12-2003, 12:49 PM

I guess I will do that then.... the only other thing I would do would just be to sell the amp. still new in box. Alpine Mrd-M500

12-11-2003, 07:48 PM	#1
idontdriveauto Posts: n/a	power cap or bigger alternator hey. I have a 95 ex coupe. My system has an alpine amp to run some beasty type r subs, but i'm stuck on the power issue. My alternator only puts out 30 amps and that is max at 3000 rpm's. Should I get a power cap to keep my electrical system from getting drained (about $150-200), or get a 70 amp alternator for $120 from pep boys. I know i probably will want a power cap later on anyway, but, im debating on whether or not I need a bigger alternator. The amp can draw about 25-30 amps continuous if cranked up and max out at about 55 amps, so i know i need to do something about the power.... alot of people though just run a power cap with a huge system and no alternator upgrade. Just wanted everyones input on this before I buy the alternator.

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12-11-2003, 08:01 PM	#2
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	moved

12-11-2003, 10:10 PM	#3
Anotherslo1 Posts: n/a	Get a stonger batter if your just using your stock one. Maybe a Yellow top Optima, since there deep cell and built for systems. If it still has problem I would go with cap next, and wouldn't mess with your alternator unless you absolutley have too, or you just want to change it!

12-12-2003, 12:49 PM	#4
idontdriveauto Posts: n/a	I guess I will do that then.... the only other thing I would do would just be to sell the amp. still new in box. Alpine Mrd-M500