Do I need a cap?
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Northstar
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 666
Likes: 0
From: Buffalo Grove, IL

Just wondering. I have the subs and amps in my sig, I do not really notice any dimming or anything, but electrical system seem to be funny ever since I put them in. Oh, and I also have those neons running now.
You shouldnt need a cap... thats not alot of power.. but I suppose you can try hooking up a cheap digital cap from walmart.. If it doesnt seem to help then just take it back...
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,520
Likes: 0
From: Monticello, Minnesota

id get one...dig from walmart like 73 bucks...just because it will save your bat and alternator somewaht....i myself noticed a wierd glitch in my electical system after i hooked up my system...duno why...it was weird
Is everything power/manual in your car. A cap is going to place the same amount of draw on the charging system as one without a cap but not as quickly. If everything is all power and you plan on adding more amps/accesories then I would upgrade the alt. If you have manual everything then you should be fine. If Im not mistaken the stock alt. are a 105 amps or so. If you have power everything you are right at the border without adding acc.
Originally Posted by Roadrash187
Is everything power/manual in your car. A cap is going to place the same amount of draw on the charging system as one without a cap but not as quickly. If everything is all power and you plan on adding more amps/accesories then I would upgrade the alt. If you have manual everything then you should be fine. If Im not mistaken the stock alt. are a 105 amps or so. If you have power everything you are right at the border without adding acc.
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,520
Likes: 0
From: Monticello, Minnesota

dp sells a 160 and a 200....gordy has a 200 and his lights dim when his is pushin his system...its amazing to watch...youd think a 200 would do the trick...he needs a cap1!!
Originally Posted by SSsuperchargedEi
Originally Posted by Roadrash187
Is everything power/manual in your car. A cap is going to place the same amount of draw on the charging system as one without a cap but not as quickly. If everything is all power and you plan on adding more amps/accesories then I would upgrade the alt. If you have manual everything then you should be fine. If Im not mistaken the stock alt. are a 105 amps or so. If you have power everything you are right at the border without adding acc.


