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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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Reserve capacity of the batteries will determine how long you can leave the system on. The 230 amp deficit is more than a starter motor draws! Continuously cranking a starter for a minute or two will drain a good battery. Curious to know how it works out, keep us posted. Nice clean install, looks good
 
Old Feb 17, 2014 | 11:18 PM
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Luckily it's peak wattage and most likely only run 1000-1500 watts continuous. With a good bank of batteries and the high output alternator it'll be alright. My ears are bleeding just thinking about it.
 
Old Feb 18, 2014 | 12:20 AM
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thanks guy compliments and feedback are always appreciated i beleive the batteries im looking at are 140ah each and depending on box rise and the music i play i may only see 5-6k at best but still plenty for the 18's im running in my c pillar wall!!
 
Old Feb 18, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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What amps and subs? I stay on car audioclassifieds with audio stuff. Good group of guys over there imo. I have a dc 270 in my truck with a single 140ah out back. Amps rated at 4000w at 2ohm. Clamped 2100w out of them at 3.3ohm. Starting from 1. I would be suprised if you clamp over 3500w. Just the way of electronics.
 
Old Feb 18, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dirt101
What amps and subs? I stay on car audioclassifieds with audio stuff. Good group of guys over there imo. I have a dc 270 in my truck with a single 140ah out back. Amps rated at 4000w at 2ohm. Clamped 2100w out of them at 3.3ohm. Starting from 1. I would be suprised if you clamp over 3500w. Just the way of electronics.
i have 2 sundown zv4 18's on 2 sundown 3500v2's
 
Old Feb 18, 2014 | 05:38 PM
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Sweet setup, what's it wired to?
 
Old Feb 18, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dirt101
Sweet setup, what's it wired to?
havent started the wall build yet until spring time but im strapping both 3500's at 2ohms so each amp will see 1 ohm
 
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