Chefboyrlee,
You've got the right idea. [sm=goodidea.gif] The Police Magnums will be out soon. Wait for the Dodge aftermarket Alternator. There may be some wiring harnesses that may need to be upgraded as well, to go along with the Alternator upgrade. Let us know what you finally do to fix the problem.

 

to get an idea of what i'm running...
i have 2 fosgate 800a2 amps each powering their own sub at close to 1000 watts rms. + i have a 4 channel diamond audio powering 4 component speakers at 50 watts per channel. so i guess i have about 2500 watts rms. i was thinkin about getting a red top battery....

 

Chefboyrlee,

Well, sounds to me that you may want to contact Edison about a Portable Sub-Station, or something... [sm=smiley34.gif]

 

lol it's a little bit in excess, but i got a great deal on all the stuff.

 

Stinger brand has a 325amp alternator.

Here is a weblink that describes the relation of draw. wire guage

Im still trying to figure out his logic "Total RMS power x 2 = Total power usage" then "Multiply the total RMS power by 2 (since most amps are only 50% efficient)". The main reason for the link is for the guage to amp draw chart.

hmm this site says amp are only 50% efficent also the12volt.com

 

i think i'll do the "big 3" wire upgrade to 0 awg wire when i get the time.

1) battery negative to chassis
2) alternator to battery positive
3) chassis to engine

that'll be step 1, if there are still probs...then maybe red top...then maybe police package alt....

 

I would do the capacitor and if that does not fix it the alternator is a good idea. It will not void the warenty cept for the alternator.

 

Ok I think I got it, "Total RMS power x 2 = Total power usage" should be "Total RMS per channel power x 2 = Total power usage"

"Multiply the total RMS power by 2 (since most amps are only 50% efficient)" A 100w amp will draw like a 200w amp with 100% efficiency