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Username: Homeboi88

Lexington , Kentucky
United states

Post Number: 75
Registered: Apr-07
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what farad capacitor would i need if im running to kicker zx1000.1 amps?
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Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 3425
Registered: Jul-06
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Don't need a capacitor, they don't help.
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Username: Glasswolf

Wisteria, Lane
USA

Post Number: 12067
Registered: Dec-03
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http://www.bcae1.com/capacitr.htm
http://www.glasswolf.net/caraudio/capacitors.html
http://www.glasswolf.net/caraudio/charging.html
http://www.betteraudio.com/geolemon/newmain/battcapalt/
http://www.bcae1.com/charging.htm
http://www.bcae1.com/chargin2.htm
http://www.bcae1.com/battiso.htm
http://www.glasswolf.net/caraudio/batteries.html
http://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp
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Username: Th3pwn3r

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Post Number: 5381
Registered: Jul-06
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They do help but only in certain situations.
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Username: Glasswolf

Wisteria, Lane
USA

Post Number: 12070
Registered: Dec-03
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they work well as a ripple filter, but since a capacitor's voltage follows the circuit voltage, they certainly don't help to keep voltage rails stiffened when the alternator is pushed beyond it's limit.
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Username: Homeboi88

Lexington , Kentucky
United states

Post Number: 76
Registered: Apr-07
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is there a website where i can upgrade my alternator
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Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 3460
Registered: Jul-06
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http://www.db-starter-alternator.com

http://stores.ebay.com/Iraggi-Alternator-and-Electronics

http://www.ohiogen.com/
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