Do I need a cap?

 

Silver Member
Username: Mixmastaspig

Okanagan, B.C Canada

Post Number: 321
Registered: Sep-05
I am looking at getting a cap for competitions as my car cannot be running. (street B)

I know caps do not help with dimming lights...you need upgraded battery and alt
, however, if the engine is off is a cap reccomended?....it's a 2000 rms amp

thanks!
 

Gold Member
Username: Carguy

Post Number: 5057
Registered: Nov-04
With engine off, upgraded alternator won't help. Yellowtop and upgraded stock wires however will help.
I'd run 2gauge - 0gauge ground wire directly to the amp. The car's chassis won't be able to supply the needed current.
The cap can be useful for filtering power spikes.
 

Anonymous
 
Thats what the cap is for. Its so you dont drain your battery. It does stop the head lights from dimming.
 

Anonymous
 
Thats what the cap is for. Its so you dont drain your battery. It does stop the head lights from dimming.
 

Silver Member
Username: Rzarector

Coquitlam, Bc Canada

Post Number: 791
Registered: Dec-04
pls dont post bs.. how do you figure a cap keeps you from draining your battery when the battery\alternator has to charge the cap?
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