Alternator Power Ratings
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To see if my audio system I am thinking of will draw too much power from the alternator. I don't want to screw up the electrical system. Did that in my 2000 v6.
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Originally posted by SurfnSoCal@November 30, 2004, 3:39 PM
To see if my audio system I am thinking of will draw too much power from the alternator. I don't want to screw up the electrical system. Did that in my 2000 v6.
To see if my audio system I am thinking of will draw too much power from the alternator. I don't want to screw up the electrical system. Did that in my 2000 v6.
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ok, you guys are doubting me I see. Here is the system I have waiting to be installed, pending delivery of my car-
Alpine CDA 9835
MB Quart PWE-130 5.25" components 130w
MB Quart PCE-213 5.25" speakers 100w
Alpine MRV-F540 4 channel Amp 150wx4
JL 8w0 8" midbass speakers 75w
Alpine MRP-T220 2 channel Amp 90wx2
JL 10w6v2 Subwoofer 700w
Alpine MRD-M1001 Sub amp 1000wx1
With a 4 chann, mono, and 2 chann amps all running. Plus neons under the dash...I am going to be drawing quite a bit.
Does anyone know the answer to my orginal question?
EDIT: Grantsdale, I see the confusion now. My bad. The system I have in my 2000 right now is nowhere close (power wise) to what is going in the 05.
Alpine CDA 9835
MB Quart PWE-130 5.25" components 130w
MB Quart PCE-213 5.25" speakers 100w
Alpine MRV-F540 4 channel Amp 150wx4
JL 8w0 8" midbass speakers 75w
Alpine MRP-T220 2 channel Amp 90wx2
JL 10w6v2 Subwoofer 700w
Alpine MRD-M1001 Sub amp 1000wx1
With a 4 chann, mono, and 2 chann amps all running. Plus neons under the dash...I am going to be drawing quite a bit.
Does anyone know the answer to my orginal question?
EDIT: Grantsdale, I see the confusion now. My bad. The system I have in my 2000 right now is nowhere close (power wise) to what is going in the 05.
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Originally posted by SurfnSoCal@November 30, 2004, 1:39 PM
To see if my audio system I am thinking of will draw too much power from the alternator. I don't want to screw up the electrical system. Did that in my 2000 v6.
To see if my audio system I am thinking of will draw too much power from the alternator. I don't want to screw up the electrical system. Did that in my 2000 v6.
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Originally posted by Mongoose+November 30, 2004, 12:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mongoose @ November 30, 2004, 12:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-SurfnSoCal@November 30, 2004, 1:39 PM
To see if my audio system I am thinking of will draw too much power from the alternator. I don't want to screw up the electrical system. Did that in my 2000 v6.
To see if my audio system I am thinking of will draw too much power from the alternator. I don't want to screw up the electrical system. Did that in my 2000 v6.
hopefully not.
(were you being sarcastic? :scratch: )
I'll try and dig up any info I can on that. Something you guys with systems will also want to maybe include is at least 1fard capacitor. That will help balance any loads being drained by the system and help keep the headlights from dimming under heavy sound useage.
Here is what I have found out, i'm not 100% sure its accurate, but its all I got so far:
It's a bit of a tricky question...
The new Stangs are equipped with a "Smart Charge" system, so the alternator only puts out as much as is needed based on demand. This is all controlled by the computer.
I'm not sure what the peak output is, but I'm guessing somewhere around 130 amps. I'll look into it and post back.
<EDIT> It is 135 amps @6000 rpm (that's alternator rpm).
The new Stangs are equipped with a "Smart Charge" system, so the alternator only puts out as much as is needed based on demand. This is all controlled by the computer.
I'm not sure what the peak output is, but I'm guessing somewhere around 130 amps. I'll look into it and post back.
<EDIT> It is 135 amps @6000 rpm (that's alternator rpm).
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Does ANYONE even try to use Fords web site? LOL.
Go the the MUSTANG home page and then go to the SPECS page.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mus...eatures/specs/
See the "Manufacturer's Specs (PDF)" link? TRY IT!
For the instruction impaired-> http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/p...tang_specs.pdf
The GT alternator has a 92 amp idle rating, 135 amp peak rating.
Go the the MUSTANG home page and then go to the SPECS page.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mus...eatures/specs/
See the "Manufacturer's Specs (PDF)" link? TRY IT!
For the instruction impaired-> http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/p...tang_specs.pdf
The GT alternator has a 92 amp idle rating, 135 amp peak rating.
Originally posted by M1Rifle@December 2, 2004, 1:08 PM
Does ANYONE even try to use Fords web site? LOL.
Go the the MUSTANG home page and then go to the SPECS page.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mus...eatures/specs/
See the "Manufacturer's Specs (PDF)" link? TRY IT!
For the instruction impaired-> http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/p...tang_specs.pdf
The GT alternator has a 92 amp idle rating, 135 amp peak rating.
Does ANYONE even try to use Fords web site? LOL.
Go the the MUSTANG home page and then go to the SPECS page.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mus...eatures/specs/
See the "Manufacturer's Specs (PDF)" link? TRY IT!
For the instruction impaired-> http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/p...tang_specs.pdf
The GT alternator has a 92 amp idle rating, 135 amp peak rating.
now that woulda been smart huh?
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