cerwin vega stroker
08-21-2007, 02:08 PM
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cerwin vega stroker
I have a CV Stroker 18d2 and a mmats amp that is modified to 2200 watts rms. First of all how hard do you figure she'll hit. And how many farads should I be looking for in a cap? Also what guage speaker wire would be best for my stroker?
08-21-2007, 11:30 PM
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1/0 gauge power wire and ground at least one run, if its over like 18 feet consider 2 runs 
do the big 3 upgrade ( search it on this forum) don't bother with a cap.
as for "mad Deebees" its mostly in the install and trial and error with moving the box around inside the car and port length for tune.
as for speaker wire, 8 gauge if possible otherwise at least 12 ( try to keep it short)
do the big 3 upgrade ( search it on this forum) don't bother with a cap.
as for "mad Deebees" its mostly in the install and trial and error with moving the box around inside the car and port length for tune.
as for speaker wire, 8 gauge if possible otherwise at least 12 ( try to keep it short)
08-23-2007, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by CanadianBronco
1/0 gauge power wire and ground at least one run, if its over like 18 feet consider 2 runs
thanks and sorry for hijacking your thread STROKER
08-23-2007, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CanadianBronco
over long distance you get voltagedrop 2 runs ( if your serious about power ) is worth it imo, but also make sure you have strong good clean grounds.
08-27-2007, 12:45 AM
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like fracl said sorry to just hop in on this but if your "thumb" states you should have 1 farad for every 500 watts....
http://myautofaq.com/car-audio/47-myautofaq.html
(if im not allowed to use links to other sites let me know)
And if you check that site, you'll notice exactly what you said
Although that does sound alright, most people here are interested/looking at high power systems so I'd rather go with the 1000w/1farad thumb, which Vroom probably uses.
*1 farad means that it will support 1000 watts rms.You dont include your speakers/subwoofers when calculation a capacitor.You only worry about how many watts the amp is. "
(if im not allowed to use links to other sites let me know)
And if you check that site, you'll notice exactly what you said
"a good rule of thumb is one farad per 500 watts of power. i have always suggested this and havent had a problem yet."
08-27-2007, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by masterstone
like fracl said sorry to just hop in on this but if your "thumb" states you should have 1 farad for every 500 watts....
http://myautofaq.com/car-audio/47-myautofaq.html
(if im not allowed to use links to other sites let me know)
And if you check that site, you'll notice exactly what you said
Although that does sound alright, most people here are interested/looking at high power systems so I'd rather go with the 1000w/1farad thumb, which Vroom probably uses.
http://myautofaq.com/car-audio/47-myautofaq.html
(if im not allowed to use links to other sites let me know)
And if you check that site, you'll notice exactly what you said
Although that does sound alright, most people here are interested/looking at high power systems so I'd rather go with the 1000w/1farad thumb, which Vroom probably uses.
Capacitors help take hits during times of peak current draw. They store energy and when the line voltage sags, they release it.
What this means is, if you aren't producing enough current to begin with, a capacitor may actually become even more of a burden on your charging system (same story with a 2nd battery).
08-27-2007, 08:20 AM
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Yeah haha kind of a dumb thing to say but I was dead tired last night and found that site, and my mind being on car audio I was thinking more watts per anything would be better.
Thanks for the reality check haha
Also would that mean 500 watts peak per 1 farad? or 500 rms?
Thanks for the reality check haha
Also would that mean 500 watts peak per 1 farad? or 500 rms?
