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Old 09-03-2004, 07:57 AM
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Yes, yours has the 105amp. And if you have a good battery [high cca rating too], and run a couple of caps, then you SHOULD be alright, but don't quote me on that. I know next year when my quest for kick *** audio begins, I will be using the alternator I have now, with 4 farad'* of cap power, and I in theory and a lot of math, should be okay.

Firedevil: why don't you believe in caps?


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a capacitor isn't a replacement for a high output alternator. the only purpose for a capacitor is for brief peak demands that can be up to ten times the RMS output of the amplifiers. If, and only if, the rest of teh charging system is up to par, is capacitance helpful. Then the caps will decrease transient delay for the amplifier power supplies during peak demand.

want a better explaination??

taken from another car audio forum.....


A capacitor WILL:
-Stiffen voltage rails. If you experience very brief, momentary periods of high current demand that cause the electrical system to falter only at these rare, peak draw times, then a capacitor will supply the additional current needed (when bass hits) to keep your voltage rails stiff, and prevent damage to the car or audio equipment.
-Increase response times for musical accuracy by reducing delay caused by transient response times between current demands from the amplifier, and response to this by the electrical system. In other words, your subs will respond more quickly, because they don't have to wait for the alternator to supply additional current at the moment of demand. Amplifiers have to provide a very dynamic and quick response many times. A capacitor can assist in this if the rest of the charging system is up to par.

A capacitor will NOT:
-replace the need for a larger, high-output alternator and/or a deep-cycle battery or batteries.
If your electrical system is inadequate, the ONLY way to fix this, and again I repeat, the ONLY WAY to fix this, is to replace the alternator. This is the SOLE source of electrical current for your car when the motor is running.
When the motor is turned off, the battery then becomes your source of electricity.
When the battery is run down, and when the capacitor(*) is/are depleted, the alternator has to work even harder in order to supply current to the car, the audio system, and also to recharge the capacitor(*) (which deplete very quickly) as well as recharge the car'* battery(ies).
So by adding a capacitor to try taking the place of a high-output alternator, you are actually causing more work for your alternator, and causing even more damage to that stock alternator.
-make your system magically sound 10 times better.

Many people believe that a capacitor adds NO real benefit to an audio system, and this is why you never see before and after demonstrations, or factory capacitor company vehicles at competition events.
A capacitor does have it'* uses, but it is not a magical fix for a lacking electrical system.

To calculate the capacitance needed for your system, you will need to find the peak or max power ratings of your amplifiers, and add those together. This is the only time peak amplifier power ratings are even remotely useful, since a capacitor is only used to cover very brief peak demands, and not cover for the continuous amplifier demands.
Take the peak power total and figure 1 farad of capacitance for every 1000 watts of power.
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Wow, that was a very in-depth explination. Yes I knew most of that, however I did learn a few things. What I did know is that a high output alternator IS NOT replacable by capacitors, however, my route is to kill mine, THEN buy a new one, that way I have an excuse. For you, I most definatly recommend a high output alternator, but a capacitor couldn't hurt, that is my main reason for the suggestion. However, I did learn that caps in the end take just as much power to recharge, as that of having a straight power lead. And that they discharge quickly, I thought because of their size they would provide some power assistance. But I [and I am sure I can speak for some of the other members], do appreciate the wonderful explination.

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