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Jan 22, 2007 | 03:03 PM

t_stylez

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installing 2 alternators ?

Hey all, I was thinking of installing 2 alternators in my 2002 accord. But does anyone know the pros and cons of doing this? Is it better to install one high performance instead? I am running a 500watt rms system in my car and I want to get rid of blinking lights and instrument panels at low idle. I would think that 2 alternators would create more amps at low idle than one high performance. However I’m not sure so if anyone knows anything about this give me a reply...thanxx

Jan 22, 2007 | 03:41 PM

B18C_EJ8

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LOL.... You're going to attempt to fab a mount and try to find appropriate belts for 500 watts??

No, it's not worth it. I'd just upgrade the big three, and consider properly installing a cap.

Jan 22, 2007 | 05:11 PM

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Re: installing 2 alternators ? (t_stylez)

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its a silly idea unless you're building a competition car and you plan on running 2 high output alts

Jan 22, 2007 | 05:25 PM

sweetasscars

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Re: installing 2 alternators ? (t_stylez)

I just happen to have a stinger high output altenator for sale. The bracket was custom fabben for a F22 in a 99 Accord. PM if interested

Jan 22, 2007 | 06:46 PM

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Re: installing 2 alternators ? (t_stylez)

It is possible, I have done a few cars, lots of work.

I agree with the above it's not needed for a 500W system, I also agree that even a bigger then stock alt. is not needed, although it sure can't hurt, I would still wait instill you have a problem with the stock one.

I would be willing to bet that going over the systems wiring, [powers and grounds] doing the "big 3" upgrades, and possibly adding a 1 farad cap, if you crank your system a lot, would be all that is needed to eliminate and dimming.