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Earthsea
New member
Username: Earthsea
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 4:06 pm: | 
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NEED HELP INFO ON INSTALL, AMP DRAWS 170AMPS MAX MY CAR HAS 90AMP ALTERNATOR WHAT SIZE ALT SHOULD I INSTALL? THNX |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 2451
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 5:30 pm: |
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earthsea, if you have to ask that question, think long & hard before you do it.
it's a lot more then just what size alternator.
what type of car-in case there may be computer issues.
what type of car in case there are size restrictions.
you could add a 2nd alternator if room allows, keeping the factory 1 dedicated to run the car & the 2nd for the amp.
a 225 wrangler or rebuilt leece-neville(not stock amps, but high power).
or multiple alternators in parallel.
or a motor maul.
you may need multiple batteries, with the maul, you will.
you'll need to upgrade lots of wiring.
you'll need to run lots of wiring.
you'll need an antenna that will handle the watts.
you'll need coax that will handle the watts.
you'll need a mount that will handle the watts.
you'll need an inline wattmeter/swr meter to keep an eye on things.
you'll need to make sure your swr's are 1.3:1 or less & stay that way.
and that's just off the top of my head.
sure, you could throw a dx250 driving a dx1600 in, a bunch of batteries, lower the drive, & swing 800 watts, but that fatboy draws a ton of amps, there are no shortcuts to take with it. it has to be done right. it's a lot of money to burn up if not done right. and it could include the car as well, if there are problems. |
Hollowpoint445
Senior Member
Username: Hollowpoint445
Post Number: 1097
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 6:56 pm: |
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Step 1 - Replace car with an older Suburban.
Step 2 - Follow Pat's instructions.
Step 3 - Wear a grounded foil suit. |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 2456
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 8:35 pm: |
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i forgot step 3, not sure if i should blame the suit or my grandfather for my lack of hair 
for what it's worth, my kids came out (relatively) normal  |
Bendare2
Junior Member
Username: Bendare2
Post Number: 13
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 12:11 pm: |
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for what it's worth, my kids came out (relatively) normal
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......but bald!!......LOL!
An 8 pill is getting into some serious power!!
Proceed with caution....make sure the ducks are lined up properly........good luck.......Ol'Ben
200Amp+ alt(ground)/ at least 1/0 wire(+ & -)/ at least 1(2) good batteries(ground)/(ground)........this is all 'add-on'for the 8 pill, not auto upgrade......
Did I mention ground?
Good news.....if you go for it?......you can get all the help you need on this forum!
Ask........when in doubt, don't til you ask!
Now........go forth and have some fun! |
Dale
Intermediate Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 388
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 5:31 pm: |
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replace car with a gas guzzlinger suburban yuck
no way since gas is 3.00/gallon just 2 have a awsome cb setup doesnt justify it for me.as far as what ya need pat nailed it down good id get the biggest one for that vehicle and if room allows keep the 90amp alt 2 run the vehicle.if this is your first big setup like this id get professional help with the install as well as
this fourm |
