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Smoove · 05-22-2008, 11:51 PM

I was probably running close to 1000w myself, with no problems on the stock 90a alternator. I built my system for SPL, and with the standard Jeep a/c (which means it never worked), I typically drive windows down and sunroof open, 75mph and the stereo on. I am also running 85w driving lights through a harness. Nothing ever gave me grief, until I used the fan. I believe it drew 80a on startup, 60a continuous draw, but I am not 100% on those numbers. Even with a 160a Ohio Generators amp it was a little worrisome.

The perma-cool/flex-a-lite combo doesn't cool as well, it does the job but scared me once or twice, but it is much more trouble free.

05-22-2008, 11:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Smoove EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 23 ZJ - '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 90 day: 21.96 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was probably running close to 1000w myself, with no problems on the stock 90a alternator. I built my system for SPL, and with the standard Jeep a/c (which means it never worked), I typically drive windows down and sunroof open, 75mph and the stereo on. I am also running 85w driving lights through a harness. Nothing ever gave me grief, until I used the fan. I believe it drew 80a on startup, 60a continuous draw, but I am not 100% on those numbers. Even with a 160a Ohio Generators amp it was a little worrisome. The perma-cool/flex-a-lite combo doesn't cool as well, it does the job but scared me once or twice, but it is much more trouble free. Last edited by Smoove; 05-23-2008 at 12:21 AM..