 2nd Alternator swap out A/C unit, Amp power |
 Feb 2, 2006 - 7:45 AM
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Hi, has anyone taken out the A/C unit and replaced it with an alternator? If so how difficult was this job and how much did it cost?
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Feb 9, 2006 - 8:47 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 26, '04 From London Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I am running two alpine amps 1 at 1000 watts @ 2ohms and 1 at 4 X 100 watts at 4ohms. Alpine amps like most digital amps need to a 14Volt supply to run at full output. I have 2 caps and a heavy battery but with my neon’s and AV setup my voltage drops to 9V!! the cost of the extra alternator is about the same if not less than an up rated high output alt to replace the one I have.
I have seen a number of cars which have had a 2nd alt fitted to a completely separate power circuit just for the amps. The sound is just so much better, don’t get me wrong my sounds are good but I cannot sustain high volumes without the amps clipping after 10 minutes. With heaters and lights all the power gets used up and the sound clarity goes. I am surprised that you guys have not heard of this as it is very common here? -------------------- More Power to your BOOM BASS |
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nightrider 2nd Alternator swap out A/C unit Feb 2, 2006 - 7:45 AM
lake1069 wait, what? u want two alternators? i dont believe... Feb 6, 2006 - 10:50 PM Cutrara It would be beneficial if you had lots of electron... Feb 7, 2006 - 8:28 AM lake1069 never heard of such a thing done b4. but for the t... Feb 7, 2006 - 7:16 PM Cutrara I've heard of it and I know the benefits. I th... Feb 10, 2006 - 11:21 PM soven What gauge wire are you running for your power?
D... Feb 10, 2006 - 11:35 PM dans_st QUOTEsoven Posted Yesterday, 10:35 PM
What gaug... Feb 11, 2006 - 3:21 AM nightrider I do need the extra power. I never use the AC so i... Feb 13, 2006 - 7:08 AM Cutrara I'm telling you, it will be a pain to swap in ... Feb 13, 2006 - 8:45 AM afroman it will infact take a customn bracket. i have had ... Feb 13, 2006 - 9:43 AM
presure2 i think i hi-amp alternator is a MUCH better, and ... Feb 13, 2006 - 9:48 AM |
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