Well my alternator just packed it in. I have an underdrive pulley system too which slows the alternator down. I also have a large stereo and was wondering if I should get a rebuilt alternator with more amperage or stick with the stock ones?? If I do go with a rebuilt what kind of amp rating should I be looking for? I know stock is 60 should 100 be enough or too much??


[Modified by JohnnyM, 8:02 PM 11/12/2001]

 

I do have the optima yellow top and a 1 Farad stiffening cap. Will the higher amp alternator make a difference in the bass response. I also have MSD ignition which also puts some aignition noise through the stereo (not much but a little). Would the new alternator (high output) increase this interferance or lesson it??

 

Thanks for the info...

 

Define "large".

Unless your system draws 1kW continuous (not likely) a stock alternator is more than enough.

 

Sub wall with 4 15" subs enough of a large system?? I can put the civic one in (60amp) or modify the mounting bracket and put in a gm one(160 amp)... Anybody have any experience doing this??


[Modified by JohnnyM, 8:29 PM 11/13/2001]

 

Damn that's hella large. I'm surprised you didn't fry the stock alternator sooner.

I've installed a 200A marine alternator, it required some parts machining. Not too hard of a job.