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Old Oct 18, 2000 | 08:28 PM
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Hey guys.
I installed $1300 worth of stereo equipment in my GXE,
I have two amps, one for the speakers, and another one for the 12" woofer. My question is, does the car's system provide enough juice to run 2 amps? I'm afraid mabye the spark plugs are not getting enough volatage because of excessive power usage.

I know nothing when it comes to electrical things.

Also, I got a double DIN silver Pioneer cd AND cassette head unit.

It fills up the dash really nice. It looks even better at night. I'll post pics later.

thanks.
Old Oct 18, 2000 | 08:42 PM
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if anything you should be worried about the battery and altenator...thats where your juice is coming from not the plugs...

what wattage amps are you running?

my guess is you will be fine...
Old Oct 18, 2000 | 08:42 PM
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You didn't mention what kind of amps they are, but in my experience, the stock electrical system does an admirable job. I have an Optima battery, I/O gauge wire, and a 1 farad cap for my amps and haven't noticed a problem whatsoever, not even the headlights dimming. My amps draw almost 300A combined, that's a lot. It does stress the electrical system a little though. When the bass hits when the car is at idle, the revs go up to charge up the battery. Bottom line, you should be fine.
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