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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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2004 S stock alternator amperage?

Looking to install a monoblock into this but not too sure if the alternator can keep up. Hopefully it's a minimum of 90a.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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All 1st-gen alternators are rated for 105 Amps. Should be plenty. I have a 250W amp and 300W. Headlights would dim just slightly if I crank it way up. Also have a 1 Farad capacitor installed. No issues.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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What size monoblock? I am currently running an AQ2200 for the sub stage and a RF Prime 300.4 for the highs stage, with stock alt, stock battery, and a Kinetik 1400 in the back. I drop down into the mid/high 12's while idle.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 02:09 AM
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What size monoblock? I am currently running an AQ2200 for the sub stage and a RF Prime 300.4 for the highs stage, with stock alt, stock battery, and a Kinetik 1400 in the back. I drop down into the mid/high 12's while idle.
AQ750, then probably an AQ120.4 later on. Nice to see another person using AQ product on a message board like this.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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AQ750, then probably an AQ120.4 later on. Nice to see another person using AQ product on a message board like this.
With those you'll be fine on the stock alt. I would recommend upgrading the stock battery to a Kinetik or XS Power.

If you do that though, go with something smaller than the Kinetik 1400, it is too high. After my post I ended up putting the 1400 in the stock location, and threw a 2400 where the 1400 was. But I had to build a false floor to fit the 1400 because it a lot taller than the stock one.

If you ever need help just send me a message. I don't check these forums often, so I can tell you easier ways to get ahold of me if you need.
 
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