Cap Needed For 430w RMS System

[BigED]

Yes or No?

[Firebrd9783]

My current system has 300 RMS and I don't need a cap at all, so I doubt it, but not for sure, just thought i'd let you know incase no one answers.

[DeathBuzzz]

I am a firm believer that caps are a very bad idea. Your car only has so much power and a cap just stores a small amount and draws a lot of current. It would be a better idea ( and safer! ) to get a bigger alternator put in.

~Brian

[ChameleonGreen]

Well, this is a very debated subject. Everyone will tell you something different, and most of those people don't know what they're talking about. A cap can be useful, and a cap can hurt. I really don't think you'll need one with that much power. 430RMS will only ever really draw about 30amps max from your alternator if I am correct. I think 80amps is the smallest alternator a V6 4th gen ever got. I highly doubt with everything else running on your car you'll ever overdraw the alternator. Unless you sit idle for a long time. Since you're not overdrawing your alternator, a cap will NOT hurt your system. BUT, it might not help either.

[99firebirdconv.]

I HAVE AN 800WATT RMS MICRO DIMENSION AMP THAT COST ME 1200 WHICH IS 1900 IN US FUNDS, ITS POWERING TWO 12" ROCKFORD FOSGATE he2'S ALL FROM TOP OF THE LINE CLARION DECK AND I DONT HAVE A POWER CAP, MY LIGHTS DIM WHEN I CRANK IT BUT NOTHING BAD EVER HAS HAPPENED :eek: