I'm only running the single alternator. Still OEM I think. I added about an
inch and a half in length to the stock battery tray, and I run a pair of Oddesy
batteries. I think the first set was a Black Panther. Each will handle an 1000
amp discharge. I suspect that it would would keep up with the stero with ample
wiring. Not sure how much run time you'd get before the batteries drained, as a
single alternator wouldn't be able to keep up with the discharge rate...
-- David 94 CC Sport 4x4, 318, 5spd, Lifted with 33" BFG MT's
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 11:53 AM
Subject: RE: DML: High Output Alternator
>
> Best bet - install an accessory battery to handle the electronics and use
> the highest rating OEM alternator with 1ga or "0"ga straps from the posts to
> Ground and Alternator power.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jon@dakota-truck.net [mailto:jon@dakota-truck.net]
> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 10:28 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: High Output Alternator
>
>
> bocd@optonline.net wrote:
>
>
>> Can you guys recommend one.....recommend an amp output rating?
>
>> I just built a new system.... added 3200 watts to my current 1000 and
>> am going to need some power.
>
>
> I'm certainly no car audio expert, but 4200 watts, assuming you are
> running the equipment at 12v, would require 350 amps, which is the output of
> about about 3 normal alternators. A heavy duty alternator might go to 160
> amps, and I *think* a high output may be available around 200 amps or so, in
> which case you'd still need a pair of those.
>
> I don't think an audio system uses full power all the time though, only
> at high volumes and when hitting those low bass notes? I believe you can
> get away with less power by using some monster capacitors, which can stay
> charged up until required. I suppose adding some extra battery capacity
> would basically serve the same purpose?
>
>
> --
> -Jon-
>
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> | '96 Kolb Firefly, '96 Suzuki Intruder, Miscellaneous Mopars |
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