Would a Cap help ?
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Would a Cap help ?
I did the big three and uprgraded all of my wiring. I still get a little blinking of my lights and if turned up the bass sounds a little compressed. So I was wondering would a cap be good for me ? An alt seems to be a little unnecessary for the amount of dimming/blinking and compression that I have. So would a cap help me ? What size ? I have about 1300 watts.
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (Mixman)
What's the standard C5 alt ? 105 amps ?
A cap might help...it helped my system quite a bit, though I think you might be imagining the compression issue(or you have unregulated amps).
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (TheWacoKid)
The compression I am talking about occurrs only when I crank the amp. It just basically means either the amp is running out of juice(doubtful) or it isn't getting enough power(more likely).
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (Mixman)
What's the standard C5 alt ? 105 amps ?
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (Metal Wulf)
You can try a cap...it is only 60 bucks for a 1 farad 20 volt cap from partsexpress...worth a try versus a very expensive(in comparison) alternator upgrade. :cheers:
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (TheWacoKid)
You can try a cap...it is only 60 bucks for a 1 farad 20 volt cap from partsexpress...worth a try versus a very expensive(in comparison) alternator upgrade. :cheers:
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (Mixman)
you might recall I had the same problem with my Jimmy. The upgraded wiring and a 1 Farad cap has COMPETELY solved the dimming headlights.
PS I have no dimming in my C5 either and I think the 15 Farad cap helps there.
PSS Try knukonceptz for a cap, you will love it
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PS I have no dimming in my C5 either and I think the 15 Farad cap helps there.
PSS Try knukonceptz for a cap, you will love it
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (knewblewkorvette)
I just priced out a custom 200 amp alternator for my C5. 1000.00 bucks or so from Stinger or directly from the manufacture here in Tampa. Pretty sweet unit...I should have it in by the end of the month if time permits. Anyone else find an alternator that will work properly in the C5?
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (EatRice)
The king of alternators, Ohio Generator, has one just for the C5. It is also their most expensive one. :banghead:
200 amps List price $900 You should be able to get it cheaper since you are a dealer. :thumbs:
200 amps List price $900 You should be able to get it cheaper since you are a dealer. :thumbs:
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (knewblewkorvette)
The king of alternators, Ohio Generator, has one just for the C5. It is also their most expensive one. :banghead:
200 amps List price $900 You should be able to get it cheaper since you are a dealer. :thumbs:
200 amps List price $900 You should be able to get it cheaper since you are a dealer. :thumbs:
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (Mixman)
these alts rock, but you need to make a new mounting bracket.
http://www.alternatorparts.com/
http://www.alternatorparts.com/
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (Metal Wulf)
Why are these high output alternators so expensive for a c5? The Jeep wranger comes with like a 136 amp one. I guess for power winches and that type of thing. That will be the day I spend $1000 for an alternator, its cheaper to just turn it down a notch. :lol:
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (leolufse)
Why are these high output alternators so expensive for a c5? The Jeep wranger comes with like a 136 amp one. I guess for power winches and that type of thing. That will be the day I spend $1000 for an alternator, its cheaper to just turn it down a notch. :lol:
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Re: Would a Cap help ? (EatRice)
I just priced out a custom 200 amp alternator for my C5. 1000.00 bucks or so from Stinger or directly from the manufacture here in Tampa. Pretty sweet unit...I should have it in by the end of the month if time permits. Anyone else find an alternator that will work properly in the C5?
His vette is sweet, so is his home stereo set-up :thumbs: