Is my alternator too small
My amp keep tripping out a high volume level 25.I own a 1990 Nissan 240SX with a T20001 amp pushing two T-2 subs and my alternator is only 80 amp. I have a 5 farad capacitor and a 100 farad dry cell battery
Car Audio & Video - Rockford Fosgate - T20001 bd Car Audio Amplifier
Answers & Comments
If you're running the amp into a safe ohm load, it's likely that the amp is cutting out due to low voltage. You need to check the voltage with a multimeter connected directly across the terminals of the amp. If the voltage is dropping below ~10v, check the voltage across the main battery terminals. If the voltage is essentially the same at the amp and at the battery and it's dropping below ~10v, you need a larger alternator.