This may seem like a dumb question, but is the only reason that all cars have different alts is because of the mounting situation? in theory, if all mounts were the same, wouldn't alts be one size fits all?
CarAudio.com Elite
This may seem like a dumb question, but is the only reason that all cars have different alts is because of the mounting situation? in theory, if all mounts were the same, wouldn't alts be one size fits all?
IF YA SMMMEEELLLLLLL!!!!
im going to say no because vehicles have different alt plugs. i dont see it as a dumb question because i was there once lol
YOUTUBE SEARCH- *BGOWDY31 or BGWDY3131(<-new)* FOR ME & MY WIFEYS DAILY SYSTEMS
MY 95 CHEVY BLAZER~~~~WIFEYS 03 FORD FOCUS SE
1 SUNDOWN ZV3 18 D2(COMING SOON)~~~1 KICKER L7 15 D4
4.76 CUBE 1 8" AEROPORT 41HZ~~~5.6 CUBE L-PORT 42-ISH-HZ
CRESCENDO BC3500 @ 1 OHM~~~KICKER ZX1000.1 @ 2 OHM
DC 220A,4-0GA RUNS,2GA BIG 3,3 DEKAS 105AH EACH~~~STOCK ALT,1-8GA RUN,STOCK YELLOW TOP
147.6-MUSIC AVG 45 SEC(PREVIOUS AMP/SUB)~~~143.8-MUSIC AVG 45 SEC
146.8-LEGAL MUSIC AVG(PREVIOUS AMP/SUB)~~~143.1-LEGAL MUSIC AVG
CarAudio.com Elite
seems like a legit question..
Only thing I can think of is that different vehicles require different amperage to run just the stock electronics and that difference could warrant the need for a larger alt housing and thus not fitting on the 'one-size fits all' mounting.
just my thoughts.
In the process of being installed:
(2) DC-Level 3's
Kicker ZX2500.1
(2) Kinetik 2400
Optima YT under the hood
240amp Mechman alt
Big Three in 1/0 Monster
4 Runs Knu KCA 1/0 front to back
8" Aero by Psychoacoustics
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S
CarAudio.com Elite
hm. those pretty much make sense. wouldnt it be nice if all vehicles could use the same alt though haha
CarAudio.com Elite
It mainly has to do with space restriction, case sizes and shapes vary. Many vehicles can be converted to GM 1 Wire Alts very easily though.
97 4runner, 3RZ, 5 Speed
Headunit: Pioneer DEH-P9800BT
Mids: Lanzar 6m
Tweets: Crescendo CCX
Fronts Amp: Alpine PDX4.100
Sub Amp:Hifonics BRZ1.1700D
Substage: 18" SSA ZCON
Electrical: 160 Amp Alt, Duralast Gold, C&D270FR, 2/0 Throughout
HUH?
As far as case sizes, space restrictions. As far as output, take into consideration that a lot of manufacturers have to meet MPG requirements on some vehicles and a few HP loss here and there adds up quick on a small 4 banger.
"Bailout: Taking a trillion dollars from the people and giving it to the banks so the banks can loan it back to the people, at interest!"
CarAudio.com Veteran
That's like asking why cars have different engines. There's more variables for engines obviously, but it really comes down to 2 different things: space limitations and power requirements. Coming from a company standpoint, why put a bigger alt in than the car requires? Just wasting money. It's not a selling point for 99% of the population.Originally Posted by knotdrummer88
If you're talking strictly about mounting brackets, well that's due to the engine it's going on. Some brackets don't fit on some engines, some brackets aren't strong enough for others, there's probably a whole list of reasons. Car manufacturers around the world are not going to standardize something like this.
OG.... Original Ginger
with the right work any alt can go on just about any car. the 300 amp from ohio gen thats is in my tib is actually from a Chrysler
R.I.P. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon GS
2005 Subaru Baja turbo, build in planing stages.
CarAudio.com Veteran
I haz alt for sale. fits 2.2 echo tech. 285 amps.
CarAudio.com Veteran
Sorry bro, not buying that. Not unless you can post pics of you getting an alt from an F-350 in your car.
OG.... Original Ginger
with the amount of space in my engine bay and a CNC machine at my disposal yea, it would be possible. as long as there is space for the alt to go a bracket can always be made by the right person who knows what they are doing.
R.I.P. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon GS
2005 Subaru Baja turbo, build in planing stages.
Posting Permissions
 |
Bookmarks