Electrical Issues - HELP!

[ResonateEcho]

I have a mono block BOSS 3KD 3,000w amplifier and a 4-Channel Crossfire 400w amplifer in my 91 Camaro.

I am running a 180amp alternator and 4-Guage power wire from my "Optima Yellow Top" battery 17 feet(ish) to the rear deck to a 5-Farad Capacitor (to the amps from there). I have two Cerwin Vega VMAX 12DVC 12's, and Planet Audio mids and highs (4x6's and 6x9's).

Now will the Optima Battery, 180amp alternator and the 5-farad cap, my headlights still dim when the bass bits hard? What else can I do to help with this power drain? Any ideas?

[CAMAROWIDBASS]

Where did you get the alt from?

Have you upgraded the big 3?

It will probrably help if you get rid of the cap, as this is just another load on the electrical system.

[FireFighter]

3000 watt boss amp [img]graemlins/bs.gif[/img] haha, Anyway's Make sure all of you stuff is tight. Have you ever had the alt tested? Some claim to be H/O alts but don't put out their power at idle like the good ones do.

[ResonateEcho]

What do you mean by "The Big 3"? I was not told about upgrading any wires.

The amp says 3,000w at 1ohm, although Im sure it's a bit less than that. How does that go.. 3,000w ILS (if lightening strikes) lol.

It may not be all that powerfull, but it does put one heck of a drain on the electrical system. I will go by and have it tested later tonight and see what the true amperage is.

[FireFighter]

Search for the big 3, very easy to do and very effective.