2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech Discuss 2nd generation S-series (1995-2005) general tech topics here.

1998 Blazer Alternator help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-08-2012, 05:45 PM
jrb_fishy's Avatar
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: alberta canada
Posts: 47
jrb_fishy is on a distinguished road
Default 1998 Blazer Alternator help

ok i have a 98 blazer and i am running a jl 1000rms amp with 2 12 kicker cvr dual voice coil subs the system is drawing way to much power from my charging system to the point it wont keep up charge even when driving. i have an oversized alternator and batt already i am going to hook up another batt but i wont to install a second alternator i think where the ac pump is i dont use it can somebody tell me how or if there is another spot i can do this at
 
  #2  
Old 03-08-2012, 10:24 PM
onebadsuv's Avatar
New Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 83
onebadsuv is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by jrb_fishy
ok i have a 98 blazer and i am running a jl 1000rms amp with 2 12 kicker cvr dual voice coil subs the system is drawing way to much power from my charging system to the point it wont keep up charge even when driving. i have an oversized alternator and batt already i am going to hook up another batt but i wont to install a second alternator i think where the ac pump is i dont use it can somebody tell me how or if there is another spot i can do this at
Greetings from the South (Florida) to the North !
Back in the day, a car audio and alarm shop I worked at designed and installed many winning competition sound-off vehicles . Normally A couple stillwater designs kicker 12" subs and one JL Audio amplifier would not create the issues You seem to be having ... is that amp a class D or is it and AB ?
What guage wire are You using ? BASS is great , but mids and highs need to represent ... are You them on head unit power ? Is there a 4 channel amp You forgot to mention running ? More accurate system info will be required to provide any meaningful to You
 
  #3  
Old 03-09-2012, 04:33 PM
jrb_fishy's Avatar
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: alberta canada
Posts: 47
jrb_fishy is on a distinguished road
Default

it is a class D mono block amp i am using 4 gauge wire and i run all 6 speakers off the head unit i have not installed a amp for them yet and when i turn up the sub lvl thats when i have the problem with the power in the whole truck as for bass some would say its overkill i do not tho my mids and highs are right there with the bass neither over shadow the other
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
74shark
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
7
10-14-2014 03:26 PM
ShelbyJimmy
Lighting & Electrical
0
05-11-2014 01:30 PM
tjbmxrider
Audio/Video Electronics
11
05-07-2008 12:33 PM
ChevyRacing88
Engine & Transmission
4
03-20-2008 03:29 PM
joey
General Tech Help
4
11-05-2006 02:05 AM



Quick Reply: 1998 Blazer Alternator help



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:57 AM.