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When is alternator upgrade required?
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:22 AM
Hi,

This is what is already in my 03 Cav:

Pioneer HU
JL Audio Amp 250
12-speaker Boston Acoustic system
Tons of LEDs inside and out

This is what I want to add:

Another JL Audio Amp 250
(2) 10-inch subs
more LEDs

My question is:

At what point will I need a new/upgraded alternator? I know the LEDs don't draw much, but how about the sound system?

Thanks for any input!

Steve

Re: When is alternator upgrade required?
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:58 AM
The only things that draw current in your whole system are the amps, no matter how big/many speakers they're driving. You should be fine, your battery might need upgrading but the stock alt will do the trick.


Cheers,

G
Re: When is alternator upgrade required?
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 11:00 AM
The only things that draw current in your whole system are the amps, no matter how big/many speakers they're driving. You should be fine, your battery might need upgrading but the stock alt will do the trick.


Cheers,

G
Re: When is alternator upgrade required?
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 11:02 AM
Thanks, G!
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