InfamousOrange

i am getting a PG zxTI600.2 amp for my front stage, and a PGTI400.2 for my rear stage, and according to the ampere calculations i would be drawing 72 amperes. the TI600.2 supplies 150x2 and the ti400.2 supplies 100x2. am i correct? if so do i need a new battery and/or alternator? i was planning on getting a 15 farad cap by alumapro, should i get 1 or 2? i was going to wire each amp separately using 2 pairs of 0 gauge wires from the battery. is this possible? 1 more question, i read that 1 farad is only good for 100watts and not 1000watts like is currently thought, is this true? my questions are for the audio experts at the .org thanks guys

Maxima Dan

Just curious what speakers you are planning on running. Nice amps, though.

TylerBorg

iTrader: (3)

1 farad is good for 1000w dont be fooled

i have JBL 1200.1 with 120amps in fuses and a JBL 180.2 with like 40 or 50 amps of fuses with stock amp and batt and i have minimal to no dimming

TL@altimas.net

I don't see any need for any electrical upgrades.. unless you like to run your system with the engine off, then I'd get a deep cycle (Optima yellowtop)..

bahmax

Sounds like it's going to be nice.
Some answers:
1) You will not need a new battery unless you plan to listen for extended periods of time with the engine off.
2) I doubt you will need a new alternator.
3) I think 1 15 Farad cap is more than enough (Were only talking about 500 watts here).
4) I think 2 pairs of 0 gauge is overkill. 1 pair of 0 gauge split by a distribution block will be plenty.

Just my $.02

Brett

InfamousOrange

im plannin on runnin focal 165W3s in the front and 165Ws in the rear

TylerBorg

iTrader: (3)

if you want, do 1 farad cap, but caps are bandaids and i dont like them nor do you need one for this system,

as for the power wire, 4 guage wire is fine for you, id do 0/1 if u want/can so u can

a. say you have it
b. be ready for upgrades
c. be sure your getting ample power


but in all honesty, 0 guage and 1 farad cap would be more then enough

jmax

Pg amps are extrememly inefficient. But PG also has the owners manual info online which includes recommended fusing. Factory alternator and battery are fine. A single 5 farad alumapro cap is sufficient for a few thousand watts. Caps only help if the engine is on. 15 farad version is only needed if you will exceed probably 5k watts RMS. You will ne no where near this even with a large amp for subs added in the equation. A single 0 gauge is good for at least 250 amps of amplifiers. Especially if you have a good cap.

Factory alt should be fine.