I drove the other day with the headlights on for an hour or so and that ran the battery down to the point that it wouldn't crank the engine. Not good. I put an ammeter into the circuit and found that I was drawing 23 amps and asking a 20 amp alternator to keep up with it.
So there are 2 options: get a 40 or 50 amp alternator (300 to 500 bucks) or reduce the load. I chose the 2nd option and bought these two items:
http://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-Motorcycle-Signal-Reverse-Backup/dp/B00BWDPJ5K/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1424793422&sr=1-5&keywords=1156+led+bulb+amber
http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/3800-Lumen-H4-LED-Headlight-bulb-_p_83.html
I'll report back when I get them installed and measure the amps.
I have taken over the build and web site for JZRUSA The continuation of this build will be posted on this blog. I feel it is important to do this for those others that are building one. What I present here is just my way of doing it. I don't claim to be any kind of expert so take this for what it's worth. It's free. To zoom pics click on pic then right click on pic, click "view image", click on pic.
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