Thursday, September 22, 2011

What all do i have to replace to install a massive car audio system 3200 watts rms/5500 watts peak(electrical)?

i know how to hook the amp up and subs i just wanna know if i will have to change the alternator or the battery or if i can just get like a 100 farad capacitor to keep it from killing my alternator i wanna get this done cheap as possible but i don't wanna worry bout my electrical system later so thanks in advance for ur advice also i would like advice from someone in this field of work thanxWhat all do i have to replace to install a massive car audio system 3200 watts rms/5500 watts peak(electrical)?
Ignore lowhz.



If your total system power is 1200 watts RMS or more, you will need to:



1. Upgrade the alternator to a high output alternator

2. Upgrade to a yellow top battery

3. Upgrade the %26quot;Big 3%26quot; - that is to replace (or add to) the power wire between the battery and alternator, the ground from the battery to the chassis and the ground strap from the engine/tranny to the chassis with at least 2 AWG wire.



Failure to do this will result in the early death of the alternator as it will eventually fail.



Here is a guide that will calculate what size alternator and power wires you need http://www.box.net/shared/uchv4dbk88



You will need Microsoft Excel. If you don't have Excel, use this link http://www.box.net/shared/nkkw1dhk4g



A second battery is never a good idea as it's an added strain on the alternator to charge two batteries AND supply power for the car. The ONLY time a second battery is useful is if the audio system is to be used with the car off.



A capacitor is only good so far as the audio system isn't trying to pull too much from the electrical system. A cap doesn't provide more power, it's designed to 'stiffen' the voltage to the amp, nothing else. If the current isn't there, a cap won't help.



The alternator must have at least 20% more amperage power than the entire vehicle and sound system combined for a cap to be of benefit which is ironically the same requirements for an amp to be efficient.



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lowhz has not a clue to what he is talking about. You do not need 3 batteries just yet. First thing is to do the big 3 upgrade, high output alternator, then a yellow top optima. Then if you want to get more batteries look into Kinetic, since they are a reputable company.What all do i have to replace to install a massive car audio system 3200 watts rms/5500 watts peak(electrical)?
Well, what brand and model amp are you going to use? Need to make sure you are getting an actual 3200 rms.



If it is, caps are nowhere near what you need. You need 3 group 31 batteries and a single 250/300 amp alt. All 0 gauge wire. If you want more help, feel free to email me.

se_rdaudio@yahoo.comWhat all do i have to replace to install a massive car audio system 3200 watts rms/5500 watts peak(electrical)?
if u get the right kinetic battery the only thing left is to beef up ur alt deep cycle is the key and the kinetic r the best. there expensive but upgrade ur primary and adding a secondary of this battery would be the best thing to do