Hi, I'm trying to install my own stereo system and I need some help. I'm installing a sony head unit. I have 2 10" alpine s type subs and 2 mono alpine amps, One to power each sub. I also have a 1 farad capacitor and a 3rd amp, 4 channel alpine to power the 4 speakers in the front. I know where I want to mount everything I'm just having trouble with the wiring. I purchased the monster cable kit with the distributor block. but I need the wiring for the capacitor and the speaker wire. What I'm not sure about is the cap. Do I only connect the cap to the two amps that will be powering the subs? or do I connect it to all three amps somehow? Maybe if I can draw a diagram and someone can tell me if I'd be wiring it correctly. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You might need a new alternator too if your running 3 amps and a cap. You should find out the total amps you would be drawing max, and find out how big your alternator is.
That sounds like a decent system... depending on the vehicle you are puttin it in... and the watts n' such.the head unit should come with a wire map, though if you are new at installing it... becarful not to fry anything important. As well, what kind of cable are you running from the battery? you'll need a lot of power for all that equipment.
Someone mentioned that that will be a lot of power and suggested that I purchase the Optima Gold Top Battery. Will that take care of the alternator issue?
Well if you run the system directly from a seperate battery, that should take care of the alternator. The reason you don't want to run all of that straight from the stock alternator is that not only is it supposed to keep the car systems going, but to run that much more power from it really puts strain on it.
The battery will have more capacity, but that won't fix a faulty charging system. What will happen is that battery would eventually drain just like any other would, just at a slower rate, then you'd be back to square one needing an alternator. A capacitor won't fix the problem, either.
Any Suggestions on what I should do? Do I need to get a different alternator? If so, How do I get the one I need. I have a 94 Accord. Thanks for all the input so far.
#1 ask local Auto Salvage yards (Yellow pages) [If you know how to install it, or know someone that does... this is much cheaper] #2 go to the Mechanic [If you can't do #1 this is the alternate, may turn out to be more $$ than you want to spend...]