what size cap do I need??
 

Hey guys I am wanting to know what size capacitor I need t run with the fllowing system thanks.

Phoenix gold xeon 4 channel
alpine mrd 500
12" hertz energy sub
hertz Hi energy 6.5 components
hertz Hi energry 6.5 in the rear
7" indash player

You don't necessarily need a cap, what makes you think you do? What vehicle is this system going into?

just do 0awg and the big 3 and your good:thumbsup:

Its going into a caddy. I just thought a cap would offer some better sound quality.

no a cap is just a waste of money just do what i said above and you will be fine

lol what does that mean exactly??

the $ for a cap can go to something better .
but if you are sold on one 1000amp to one 1f cap

If you are running a properly set-up system in a Caddy, you will not need a cap unless you go crazy power-wise. The electrical system is already upgraded to handle all the toys in the car and should be fine with the equipment listed.

Having said that, and being a big Caddy fan......make sure you do a nice install....or else....:lol_hitti

Hope it goes well, some pics when it's done would be appreciated....:smokin:

I wont be going cheap on the install its all gona be professionally done. I will post some pics to. Should be in a 2-4wks. wana wait till some more snow is gone

im running a 2500d (2500watts) and a H2 orion sub with 0awg and big 3 plus a 200 amp alt but even before the alt i had no electrical problems

wow 1000amps only needs one farad.
wow
i think he is trying to say watts. 1000watts needs a 1 farad cap.

for the price of a cap spend a couple bucks more and just upgrade your charging system.
alt wires and battery.

its the easiest thing like ppl have been saying.

How do you guys figure that out? Do you just add the rms up or somethig??

lol dont even bother finding how to figure it out. dont buy a cap. thats all you need to know. they are good for their voltage displays and thats it lol.

lol fair enough thanks guys

exactly. good to see how much your voltage is dropping, and looks nice.

makesure the cap is chrome looking

well chrome does add 2.5 dbs.:)

and if its gold plated, it will add 2.5db's and 4 hp.

I never knew that. im going to leave work early to go get one. :)
4hp ftw.:smilie_da

I heard every farad adds an average of 2 years to your life

In summary, adding a cap will make you live longer, louder and faster.

1 hp = 746 watts

haha, i thought so too :P

awww that would of been good to know, look in local area for a cap got a monster 1farad cap for 60$ brand new gold tips, was this worth it or a waste of money. I know i dint pay much for this but should i of had invested elsewhere

2003 alero
2 10inch infinity kappa perfect sub
alpine MRD-M1001 amp
4 gauge phoenix gold wiring kit
monster cap 1farad

Pretty much, yea......it's not going to hurt your system, but......:ohwell:

You could always :SELLIT: and put the money towards the wire upgrades you'll wind up doing later anyways......:smilie_da

Welcome to the learning curve that is car audio.....:smokin: