DIY with Mike Stiers www.maxxsonics.com Back to Basics -- Car Audio 101 By Mike Stiers So you've decided to upgrade your car stereo system? A great deal of research and planning should go into this purchase since there is a lot to consider. Do you desire a nice upgrade of your factory speakers, are you looking for a Sound Quality overall of speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers, or are you designing a vision-blurring SPL machine? It is important to make a list of exactly what you are looking to replace or add to your audio system so that you can prepare your electrical system for the investment to come. Many people do not realize that their vehicles' factory electrical system was not designed for aftermarket audio equipment. In fact, most factory electrical systems can only handle an audio system of 600 to 1200 watts. The lower end of the scale being the smaller vehicles and most foreign rides, and the upper end being large trucks and sport utility vehicles. As you increase demand, you need to look at upgrading your battery, alternator and most importantly your "Big 3." ALTERNATORS The alternator powers the vehicle, all components and recharges the battery. A standard factory alternator ranges from 40 amps to 120 amps depending on vehicle. When the alternator is under high demand or the demand exceeds the alternators capability, your voltage will begin to fall and rely on the reserve of the battery. Lets use a 65 amp alternator for example in determining what aftermarket ...
Showing posts with label Alternator. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alternator. Show all posts
Saturday, 12 January 2013
Car Audio 101 - Alternator Tutorial
Car Audio 101 - Alternator Tutorial Video Clips. Duration : 2.30 Mins.
DIY with Mike Stiers www.maxxsonics.com Back to Basics -- Car Audio 101 By Mike Stiers So you've decided to upgrade your car stereo system? A great deal of research and planning should go into this purchase since there is a lot to consider. Do you desire a nice upgrade of your factory speakers, are you looking for a Sound Quality overall of speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers, or are you designing a vision-blurring SPL machine? It is important to make a list of exactly what you are looking to replace or add to your audio system so that you can prepare your electrical system for the investment to come. Many people do not realize that their vehicles' factory electrical system was not designed for aftermarket audio equipment. In fact, most factory electrical systems can only handle an audio system of 600 to 1200 watts. The lower end of the scale being the smaller vehicles and most foreign rides, and the upper end being large trucks and sport utility vehicles. As you increase demand, you need to look at upgrading your battery, alternator and most importantly your "Big 3." ALTERNATORS The alternator powers the vehicle, all components and recharges the battery. A standard factory alternator ranges from 40 amps to 120 amps depending on vehicle. When the alternator is under high demand or the demand exceeds the alternators capability, your voltage will begin to fall and rely on the reserve of the battery. Lets use a 65 amp alternator for example in determining what aftermarket ...
DIY with Mike Stiers www.maxxsonics.com Back to Basics -- Car Audio 101 By Mike Stiers So you've decided to upgrade your car stereo system? A great deal of research and planning should go into this purchase since there is a lot to consider. Do you desire a nice upgrade of your factory speakers, are you looking for a Sound Quality overall of speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers, or are you designing a vision-blurring SPL machine? It is important to make a list of exactly what you are looking to replace or add to your audio system so that you can prepare your electrical system for the investment to come. Many people do not realize that their vehicles' factory electrical system was not designed for aftermarket audio equipment. In fact, most factory electrical systems can only handle an audio system of 600 to 1200 watts. The lower end of the scale being the smaller vehicles and most foreign rides, and the upper end being large trucks and sport utility vehicles. As you increase demand, you need to look at upgrading your battery, alternator and most importantly your "Big 3." ALTERNATORS The alternator powers the vehicle, all components and recharges the battery. A standard factory alternator ranges from 40 amps to 120 amps depending on vehicle. When the alternator is under high demand or the demand exceeds the alternators capability, your voltage will begin to fall and rely on the reserve of the battery. Lets use a 65 amp alternator for example in determining what aftermarket ...
Friday, 11 January 2013
Old Vs. New - Honda Civic High Output Mechman Alternator (Upgrade Vid 2)
Old Vs. New - Honda Civic High Output Mechman Alternator (Upgrade Vid 2) Tube. Duration : 5.93 Mins.
1998 Honda Civic.....update my old 200 amp Alternator finally burned out. I used and abused it for 7 years, won countless trophies in DBDRAG and USACi with it, so it really was a trooper.........but now it is time to step up. It wont be used much to compete but the car does have a very large system in it and even bigger upgrades coming soon. We are planning on replacing the 2 RE MT 18" woofers with 2 Ascendant Audio SMD 18" woofers.........each will have 2 Rockford T4000.1 bd's on them (yes, that is 4 T4k's on 2 18" woofers!). Stay tuned and subscribe for more! If interested in a high output alternator, do yourself a favor and check out www.mechman.com ! Hit up my website forum and join, ask the manufacturer's, like Mechman, direct questions ! http
1998 Honda Civic.....update my old 200 amp Alternator finally burned out. I used and abused it for 7 years, won countless trophies in DBDRAG and USACi with it, so it really was a trooper.........but now it is time to step up. It wont be used much to compete but the car does have a very large system in it and even bigger upgrades coming soon. We are planning on replacing the 2 RE MT 18" woofers with 2 Ascendant Audio SMD 18" woofers.........each will have 2 Rockford T4000.1 bd's on them (yes, that is 4 T4k's on 2 18" woofers!). Stay tuned and subscribe for more! If interested in a high output alternator, do yourself a favor and check out www.mechman.com ! Hit up my website forum and join, ask the manufacturer's, like Mechman, direct questions ! http
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