Will it work on a stock 55 amp alternator? Is the amplifier efficient or does it required an upgraded alternator?
1147180
I would recommend upgrading your alternator. Typically for every 10amps you get 100 watts. This amp will probably not get enough power and may cause damage to the amp or over work your alternator causing it to burn out. I have 2 of these amps in my car with an upgraded 200 amp alternator and a optima drycell battery.
1147181
I use them on stock alternators all the time, a 1 farad capaciter is my personal recommendation.
1147182
It worked fine on my 2000 honda civic dx (50a at 2000 rpms about) it does have a problem with shorting out though at least with the one I bought. It worked again after I disconnected it for about a month. Has clean push, meaning not alot of distortion. Hope this helps.
2068137
Not sure I understand your question ....."IS THIS EXICETER REQUIRED" ? If you get the one I ordered, ie 200 amp, the directions in the box are very easy to follow & install. I have a 195 amp alternator and two 4D batteries and one 8D battery and it work very well for our application. It keeps about 14 volts on the two 4D batteries. I have a meter on them all the time and can check while driving down the road. If you have any more questions feel free ..... mlhusmann@gmail.com
473257
i would get your battery tested at autozone or somewhere like that. also, are you sure your remote turn on wire is connected? i use the same amp with stock alternator and the car keeps up with it. it would be very unlikely to have a defective amp go through QC, but its a possibility.
1189827
yes, it says on item info that it is a 55amp but inside package it is a 30 amp , mine is working fine.
274696
Not sure, mine is in the trunk so I never have paid much attention. As small as the amp is I wouldn't think it would be running out of power unless you are running tiny power and ground wire. 8 gauge would be plenty.
2020790
From most people I hear in car audio, they say a second battery is not the way to go. Just puts more strain on the alternator. It's better to have 1 big battery, if anything just get a larger battery. I have 4 sets of 3 way components and 12" sub powered by 2 600rms amps. My voltage stays completely stable on a stock alternator with just one of these batteries. Rule of thumb is to take your amps combined RMS wattage and thats what you'll want in a battery.
1951834
For yur own protection you should get this information direct from Bussman. Advance Auto advertises the unit can handle up to 6 30 amp circuits for a total of 180 amps. I don't think there is are many cars that would require that sort of power. This is not important to me because the alternator on my car is 65 amp.
1755555
Yes, with a proper wiring harness, or by splicing into the factory harness, this amp will work perfectly.
45521
That is a huge alternator! I would suggest going much larger than that. Usually it is suggested to go at least 150% of rated output
1894888
i read some other guys doing it, but i think you will be a little weak on power, and i had a problum over heating when used at 90% gain. i had to back down to 60%to solve the over heating auto shut down, its a nice clean amp and at 60% it will push my 4 polk audio db651s very very loud and clear....i have 2 8in subs that will shake the car using a boss R1100m amp .....myself ,go with 2 amps, or just one on the subs and the fullrange off the head. the boss is low cost ,and has been getting thrashed 2 hrs a day 6 days a week for almost a year and every thing in the car works as new...... hope this helped
1599987
I had this on my honda rincon atv I wired it to a switch so I could turn it on or off. Not sure how many amps it pulled but I never had a prob with it runnin my atv battery down radio was awesome would reccomend to anyone
2144454
it probley will work on a stock radio but best performance 1.2-2.5watt dead key and it will make the amp last longer also.
2078682
Capacitor won't do because it's only going to charge as much as your alternator will allow your best bet is to get a high output alternator but it's deffinetly worth the investment these amps are beasts I started with one of them and with my subs try blow my buddies jl w7s right out of the water with his jl amp
1958729
This alternator is usually used on a garden tractor that would idle at about 800 rpm which is the minimum you would have to achieve. Also, it is AC voltage and needs to go through a rectifier to produce DC. I think it is a poor choice for a bicycle.
1283488
Hooked it up to the car. Used between 5.5 and 6 amps. With the car on it went up to 7 amps. I have an "average" car battery and alternator. Other setups will cause different amps. At 7 amps you may note that it is about 75 watts.
1436769
I have one of this in a silverado pick up and it can handle the alternator output current.
2032818
I apologize but I cannot answer your question directly. Mine did not function so I would have a difficult time recommending the item. Also most modern vehicles have a larger than 90 amp alternator. You should be able to find the specs on yours by research. You could also go to an auto parts store and asking what amperage an OEM replacement alternator is.