Capacitor(another JL Problem)

Doug Zator New member Username: Dz43893 Chicago, Illinois United states Post Number: 10 Registered: Jun-05	Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 17:08 GMT since the 12w7 runs at 750rms and my 500/1 wont be giving its full potential. will a cap give it some extra bass and power or do i sound really dumb? this is my first system so be kind
Jexxen Trivic Silver Member Username: Illuminator Post Number: 608 Registered: Apr-05	Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 19:11 GMT Caps only make up for a 5 amp difference in lack of power if even that. It really depends on the output of your alternator, right now it is probably being pushed to the limits anyway...i'd suggest upgrading it at any rate.
Doug Zator Bronze Member Username: Dz43893 Chicago, Illinois United states Post Number: 12 Registered: Jun-05	Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 22:27 GMT well how mnay farads should i get if i was gonna get 1. 2or 3 or maybe more?
Jexxen Trivic Silver Member Username: Illuminator Post Number: 625 Registered: Apr-05	Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 03:15 GMT The most you can afford, heh.
JeremyC Silver Member Username: Jeremyc Germany Post Number: 731 Registered: Jun-04	Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 07:00 GMT Doug, a 500/1 is plenty for a 12W7, and no a cap won't give you any more rms power. Honestly, I wouldn't install a cap unless you really need it. It will only make your alt work harder.