Low voltage
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Silver Member Username: Smoke05Tucson, Arizona U.S. Post Number: 276 Registered: Jan-07 | so i was driving my car, and my stereo can the voltage of my car... pioneer deh 6800 so it was around 13 and 13.4, but the amp i want is rated at 14.4, os there anyway i can get my voltage up? |
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Gold Member Username: Wolfman1966WEST MONROE , LOUISIANA USA Post Number: 2438 Registered: Jan-06 | uh, no...at least I don't think so..some of the amp companies rate their amps using 14.4 volts to make them seem like they put out more power. Your car isnt supposed to put out 14.4, I'm actually surprised that its putting out 13-13.4 because the alternator is just to keep the battery charged, and the battery is 12 volts.. btw, i dont think so, but I may be wrong...I still don't know everything |
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Silver Member Username: Smoke05Tucson, Arizona U.S. Post Number: 277 Registered: Jan-07 | wow now im worried... anybody can help? |
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Silver Member Username: SkiesCourtenay, British Colu... Canada Post Number: 529 Registered: Aug-05 | Old battery? No battery can keep its full charge for its lifetime. tbh though, you most likely won't notice a difference between power output by your amplifier at 13v and 14.4v. What amp are you looking at? |
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Silver Member Username: Smoke05Tucson, Arizona U.S. Post Number: 278 Registered: Jan-07 | im looking at a zx1000.1 and yeah is an old battery i havent changed since i bought the car... should i buy a new battery maybe a yellow top or something with more power. i wont be able to change the alt until a few more year because i dont want to lose my warranty. thanks |
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Silver Member Username: SkiesCourtenay, British Colu... Canada Post Number: 532 Registered: Aug-05 | You have warranty still? How old is this battery then, if your still under warranty? Most warranty's wont be void if you upgrade your alternator, but to be 100% sure talk to one of the dealerships. Do you have an amplifier already, or no? What size is stock alternator? (Go here and look up your alternator if you don't already know it) [ Autozone ] |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodian Post Number: 2408 Registered: Sep-04 | 110-amp. alternator 550 CCA battery you have an 05 altima right? The 2.5 and 3.5 altima have the same alt rating so anyways. If its the same battery thats been with the car for the past 2-3 years, it could be the battery. To test to see if its the battery, go to Autozone and have them test your battery. If you do decide to buy a new battery kinetik is always a great choice. although..... if you decide to go with a optima, heres what I read some months ago. redtop - charges faster yellowtop- charges slower, but can take more abuse. Also, do the big 3. I know you heard of it by now. Also, changing out a lot of the older grounds will help alot. |
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Silver Member Username: Smoke05Tucson, Arizona U.S. Post Number: 279 Registered: Jan-07 | i havent bought the amp already but i put the order for the sub today, fi q 12" dual 1 and yes it has warranty, i dont know if it covers it . i will get a kinetic and a optima thanks. also i would ask about the alt in the warranty is a must. also i wanna ask about the big 3 and if it avoids the warranty too. thanks for all the help FYI is a 2.5 but good call bernymac |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodian Post Number: 2414 Registered: Sep-04 | you mean your 2.5 altima? I like altimas, but 3.5's FTW! I'm sure you know why. Same motor as the 350z and g35, just detuned. But if you go to turbokits.com they have a turbo kit for your 2.5 and I heard it was pretty awesome. But anyways, nice car. nice and compfy. |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodian Post Number: 2415 Registered: Sep-04 | the big 3 should't void any warranties. I mean its not a mechanical add on feature. It would be a trip if it did :P. |
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Platinum Member Username: GlasswolfWisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 11825 Registered: Dec-03 | nly way to increase voltage is with the voltage regulator on your alternator, and most aren't adjustable. you won't see or hear any difference between 13.8 and 14.4 volts anyway. most amplifiers use a regulated power supply, so the input voltage is stepped up anyhow. |
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Silver Member Username: Smoke05Tucson, Arizona U.S. Post Number: 283 Registered: Jan-07 | thanks every1... i will probably do the big3 during summer... i have planed everything to do my amp install on one long weekend that is coming... but for the big 3 i wont have time... finals are coming  |
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