Is it possible that an alternator can be putting out TOO much Amperage, to where it can melt wires in your factory Harness(headlights or something)? I just bought an insane set of 7 1/4 inch hellas that i want to install on my civic(b18c) and since i have A/C for foul waether driving(defroster) i was thinking that it might be a good idea to purchase one of these alternators. But it is possible that too much is not a good thing?

 

7" hellas aren't insane.. use the supplied harness and follow the directions and you will be fine with the stock alternator.

and for reference, an alternator only generates as much power as is needed, up to it's maximum. When you exceed the maximum output of the alternator the extra comes from the battery. Your driving lights may dim a little at an idle, but above ~2000 RPM they will be fine. ~200W of extra lighting is nothing to a factory alternator (unless it has an underdrive pulley on it, but that is another issue entirely)

 

Planning on rally racing with the 7 inchers? Hunting Bambi?

 

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In my experience, the more light your car is emitting, the more attracted wildlife are to it. I swear to god every time I do a night rally bambi and every single goddamn woodland critter are on a depression streak and just want to end it all.

Maybe NVGs would be a better idea...

 

whats does this have to do with Road Racing/Autocross ??

 

your 7" lights are still either 55w or 100w bulbs, which your stock alternator can deal with fine.

 

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Everything.

 

yes.....they are insane

 

acually, yes!

 

i understand, but my question was about TOO much AMPERAGE........remember?

 

the one dude answered it. they provide whatever is needed, up to their maximum output. so, no, too much amperage isnt a problem.

 

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the H1, H3, or whatever bulbs that go in those hella lights are the same as the ones you can buy at wal-mart for your high beams, low beams, OEM foglights, etc. they come in either a 55w or 100w, depending on if they are low beam or high beam.

the size of the reflector and the brand name do not indicate how beefy your electrical system has to be. Any generic foglight would draw the same current.

again - you're ok, have fun

 

thanks dude