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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 05:17 PM
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Capacitor

For an 89 gxl with 1000w amp, what kind of capacitor would i need to run, if any at all? Im not even sure if 1000w amp is considdered enough to need a cap, but ive heard people havin to replace alternators alot too, so i dunno...
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Old Dec 7, 2002 | 02:08 AM
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Use a good 1 F cap.
Install it as close to the amp as possible to keep wiring short.
Your amp will play more controlled at high volumes and your battery will last longer.

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Old Dec 7, 2002 | 02:12 AM
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I forgot:

1000 W really is enough to need a cap!
About 0,1 F per 100 watts RMS.

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