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High Output Electrical System, I know you guys are laughing at me |
jsayre914 |
Dec 14 2009, 04:23 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have 2 great hobbys, Porsche 914 and Car Stereo Sound.
I might not be faster than you guys, but I will have a very unique 914. I pulled all the stereo stuff out of my car, and I am starting all over. I just recieved my Kinetik batteries today. I got a HC1800 to replace my optima, the 1800 is rated at 1900 Amps. I also purchased a HC800 rated at 950 amps. I just found a upgrade 75amp alternator and a guy who will wind it to 120amp output to drop in place of the 55amp unit. I am going to be High Voltage! The totall draw on my stereo install will be about 120 amps at peak. I am keeping my amplifiers but building a different cabinet for the rear trunk. It will house both amps and the 800 power cell. I am ditching both capacitors that were in the trunk. The wiring will be upgraded from the alternator (Jeff Bowlsby) and I will run "0" guage from the batterys to hook togeather + to + and - to -. I will also add a few more heavy grounds from each battery to chasis and from chasis to engine. Yes there will be multiple inline fuses on the positive leads. (saftey first) I will update this thread with pics and progress as i go. (any comments) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
r_towle |
Dec 14 2009, 08:51 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
your system will draw 120 amps.
Your alternator will produce 120 amps. This is a problem. No other accessories will function without draining the batteries. You need to redesign so your total draw on the electrical system...lights, wipers and stereo, is less than the total output of your alternator or you will never keep the batteries charged enough to start the car. Batteries are stored energy. You are drawing more out of the batteries ( no matter how many batteries you use) than you are putting back in. Consider mounting an additional alternator in the position of the AC compressor to compensate...this is typical of RV's and custom cars with large draws of current. Rich |
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