130amp alternator/system= dimming lights?

[EliteConcept]

hey guys i am probalby going to put a 130 amp alternator on my x, and i will also be installing a audiobahn 800watt amp to push 1 audiobahn 12 sub.
I currently also have a optima yellow top battery.
When i get done with all that should i expect my lights to dim when the bass hits? or should the 130A be enough to sustain power to everything?

i think it should because right now my alternator is putting out 65 amps and the truck runs ok...so after the system is put in and 130a alternator is added i would think it would be ok.. what do you guys think?

all help is appericated

thanks
ryan

 

[nytefog]

i think the calculation to see what size alternator you need is

Total RMS output wattage x 2 / supply voltage= current draw(in amps)

So your would be : 800 x 2/12=133.33 amps

Plus you have to factor in what your car need for lights, computer, ect...

 

[EliteConcept]

the audiobahn amp pushes 560 rms..i would think that that number would be used.

also i'm only running 1 12 if that matters any.

also i think the OPTIMA yellow top would play a postive role, don't u?

thanks for your help.

ryan

 

[KEbert]

I think you will be fine. At idle you may see a little dimming but there shouldn't be any with a slight amount of throttle.

 

[EliteConcept]

cool

if i see a slightly amount of dimming, maybe i'll consider adding like a 1/2 farad lighting cap.

thanks
ryan