Eng3ine

I am about to replace the stock bose system in an '03 and was looking for the stock alternator's amp. output. I'm looking to put a 1000watt combined system ((Alpine PDX-1.600 and PDX-4.100 with type R-comp/coax./and 12"sub)), average amp. draw should be around 26amp, max. power draw around 78amp. i'm trying to stay away from a bigger alternator or putting in a capacitor. some ppl. are saying increase the size of the ground wire to the neg. post of the battery. anyone have experience with this?? also would a normal wet-cell battery be able to hold up to a system like this, or is an opti. high-performance battery needed? if a capacitor is needed, any advice on size?

phxgold

iTrader: (5)

Im no expert but IMO you should get a max ground kit. as far as batteries I personally like the optima yellow top but I think its overkill for the system you are getting. If you get a capacitor the rule of thumb is .5 farad ber 500 watts that need capacitance. so if you have 1000 watt system a 1.2 farad would be plenty.
remmeber capacitors will not fix an ineffiecient electrical system.
If you do go with the optima you can upgrade your power line from the alternator to 0/1 awg and use a 120 amp inline anl fuse from streetwires they are cheep on the net.

as it stands now I have about 1400 watts running with no electrical problems whatsoever wit this set up.

hope it helps.

KRRZ350

iTrader: (29)

Stock 5.5 gen is 110 amp, but you can use a 125 amp and it's cheaper (if you need to replace) from a 4th gen I30/gle, find the thread I started recently.