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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:39 pm
by mlstrass
Bwcad1 wrote:Im sponsored by ohio gen and excessive amperage. and both told me u should use 4ga. if you use greater the stud on the back of the alternator acts as a resistor and can melt.
VERY interesting, thanks for sharing that. I run an EA alt and did the BIG 3 in 1/0 about 3-4 months ago, with no problems so far, but now you have me wondering/worrying. :surprised

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:33 pm
by Bwcad1
how many amps is your alt? and u just burping or daily driving?

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:39 pm
by mlstrass
Bwcad1 wrote:how many amps is your alt? and u just burping or daily driving?

200a for a 2000 Altima, was as big as he could go. Not worth a crap at idle, but ok once you're moving. Car is a DD with around 2200watts total.

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:42 pm
by Bwcad1
unfortunatly without a mod ur case cant get any bigger which means less at idle ive clamped mine at 150amps at idle. u should be ok as long as your not drawing tons of current for huge amounts of time

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:47 pm
by mlstrass
I still get pretty bad dimming, so I'm going to throw a Deka Intimidator in the back for the sub amp.