alternator

  1. AwesomeStranger

    How far can you go on stock alt?

    Hey guys, I'm currently running two sa-8 v2's on a apsm-1500. Love the setup, but I might just want more power/different setup sometime soon. Anyways my 2004 lancer oz rally has a 90 amp alt stock. AT 1/0 big three, brandnew yellowtop under the hood and Knu 4 guage to the amp. Obviously if I...
  2. J

    Do you all think my alt should be fine with this set up?

    Ok im a little woried that my alt might go out but im probably just paridoid.But i was going to have 2 12' Hifonics subs they are 800wats each and the amp is going to be a apsm 1500.and my HU is just going to be a cheaper alpine or kenwood that will be like 50w x 4.Do you all this it should be...
  3. T

    Do I need a fuse on the power wire from the alt to the battery?

    its a stock alternator and in using 0 gauge wire
  4. O

    need help deciding alternators!!

    I am having trouble between two alternators that i have found to fit my scion tc 2005 2.4l. The two i have come up with is a dc 180 amp hp and the other is a high output alternator with no brand which i was gonna get with 240 amps. BTW im looking for something around 200 amps. here is the...
  5. tundra1221

    HO alternator

    Mechman's 270A alts are $600, DC powers 270A are $630.....i wana get a alternator thats at least 250 for my 2006 4.7 toyota tundra....what is the best choice for a daily driver powering a 3k amp with stock battery paralled to a Shuriken 80AH battery....O and big 3
  6. MECHMAN

    Ho alternator for vw golf, jetta, passat,

    Hey guys! We are excited to be sharing with you yet another innovation from Mechman. We now offer a 6 phase billet alternator for 1996 - 2006 Volkswagens. Our applications include 1.8L Turbo and 4 cylinder engines, Jettas, and VR6's. Smaller, lighter, and more efficient, our new Billet units...
  7. mailbukicker

    alternator issues

    Hey I have a 1999 ford explorer 4.0L and I was wondering if I would need a bigger alternator if I ran a Big three with 0 gauge back to one reg car battery in the back with 2400 watts rms hifonics amp to my 18 or will my stock alt which is 130 amps be fine please get back to me thank you
  8. mailbukicker

    NEED HELEP-Alternator

    Hey I have a 1999 ford explorer 4.0L and I was wondering if I would need a bigger alternator if I ran a Big three with 0 gauge back to one reg car battery in the back with 2400 watts rms hifonics amp to my 18 or will my stock alt. be fine please get back to me thank you
  9. S

    Vcm mla voltage module alternatives?

    I'm not cheap, just broke, there a big difference. My car charges at 13.1 to 14.1 I'm about to slap a semi battery in the trunk soon hopefully and I want everything to be at a constant of 15.1, 14.3 at the least. I know about current discharge loads vs alt output and I'm working on a new alt...
  10. Flex68

    H.O. alt for Dodge Ram

    Want one for a 2008 Ram 1500 with 5.7L Hemi. Need minimum 200A, on up to 300A....
  11. S

    WTB ho alt for a ford.

    I need a good alt for my 92 ford ranger 4 liter. if anyone has one up for sale or knows where to get one let me know.
  12. B

    Bigger Battery or Bigger Alternator

    Hey guys and gals.....im so lost...ok basically i have a 1989 camaro rs with a stock alternator and battery my buddy has a 1982 elcamino wit (8) eight powerhorns underneath 2 15's in the cab a 4000 watt amp and a 400 for the highs and all he is using the stock alt with a bigger battery (i...
  13. Mr.meyhem

    Importance???

    I have some things i would look to do to my car but because of a budget I'm wonder in what order should i do them? (so which is most important to least important) new h/o alt 160a $260 new box (bigger / tuned lower) $50 - 60 sound dampening (on back speaker deck and doors) $70 Fiber...
  14. Ninesvnsicks

    AQ2200D will I need more?

    Hey everyone right now as you can see in my signature I have a stock alt (around 136amps) and a yellow top battery running my 4ch and AQ1200D with no problems. I plan on upgrading to an AQ2200D to give my subs the power they crave so I'm just wondering if you guys think I will need to upgrade...
  15. art1618

    Cadence ZRS-8000D pair for sale new and used

    Item(s) for Sale: for sale are two 8000ds the two on the boxes are the good ones, the other two need repair. I WILL NOT SEPARATE THE PAIRS. i need the cash to repair the busted ones and sell those too. one is new in open box, other has few hours on it. i only have one bass 'mote and i have the...
  16. aaronwhitlock3

    wtb a h/o alternator for a 2001 blazer

    i need lots of power lol lmk what you got.
  17. aaronwhitlock3

    i have a question?

    if im running about 5 to 6k rms will a 250 amp alt set to 14.7v and 4 extra c&d batts be enough power i dont want to have to worry about voltege drops.
  18. aaronwhitlock3

    help??

    will a 220amp alternator be enough power to hold 13 to 14v with 4 extra c&d batts and while running about 6000 to 7000rms? for my s10 blazer
  19. 500 amp alt from Ohio Gen

    500 amp alt from Ohio Gen

    Installed on my 06 cobalt.
  20. rlambert02

    Battery alternator cap? please help!!

    first off im powering 2 rockford P315's, a hifonics 1700 amp, a P200-2 amp, punch 6.5 speakers, 2 farad capacitor, interior LED's (under dashboard), 12k HIDs, underglow kit and i thinks about it. (and may upgrade to much more powerful system BTW) But the problem is I'm still running it all off...
  21. B

    Need some Electrical Help!

    I apologize because I know this information is out there, but I can't seem to find the Formulas for figuring it out. I am going to be running 2 12" T3 T.2000's (2k+ rms) 2 American Bass PH4000MD's (2k+ rms) and components w/ 4 channel (roughly 500rms). Currently have all 2/0 Neoprene Cable...
  22. G

    powermax HO alternators EBAY

    Review of: Product: Powermax 250 amp alternator commonly sold on ebay Appearance: alternator comes packaged well, and appears in new condition, very clean. Performance:(most important factor): the main reason for this review is to clear up any doubt in ebay HO alternators or powermax's...
  23. H

    Amp help!

    What do people think of the orion d5000? Are they worth the money? Trying to join two d5000 together to power a kicker solo x 18 and am not sure on voltage. Currently got two yellow tops going to get another two and upgrade the alternator.
  24. G

    Selecting a HO alternator

    So i guess im looking for a high output alt for my truck. i have a 2000 chevy silverado with the 5.3 i have 4 RF 10 in P1s and im getting some pretty bad voltage drop. ive already killed one battery and have some alternator whine now too. i had a capacitor but i think that screwed it up so i...
  25. T

    4000 watt electrical upgrades?

    I know i need the big 3. but what else do i need what size alternator? and batteries?
  26. Immociide

    DC 270 AMP SP Alternator

    Item(s) for Sale: DC 270 AMP SP Alternator for an 01 Silverado Item(s) Description/Condition: Brand New Never Mounted Price: 420 Shipped Shipping and Miscellaneous Item Information: I bought this item directly from dc for my car. They said it would work with brackets they could supply...
  27. I

    350 ah Powermaster Alternator! $250 + shipping

    Item(s) for Sale: 1 Powermaster custom made 350 amp XS Volt. PRICE REDUCED DUE TO FAMILY EMERGENCY Item(s) Description/Condition:9/10 its really good shape, has lost some of its luster. The red was brighter but the alternator functions perfectly. It was on my civic for a while but the car...
  28. I

    Battery and Alternator Help!

    I decided to get a kinetik hc2400 battery for my gmc 88 suburban and after looking at the dimensions of this battery realized it wouldn't fit in the battery tray. Is there anyway around this? Also, I really want to buy a HO alternator for my suburban as well but can not find any alternator's...
  29. T

    Mr. Alternator.com alternators?

    has anyone every ordered a high output alternator from mralternator.com?
  30. T

    Can my alternator handle the system I'm about to put in?

    I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla. I'm almost positive the alternator is 80 amps. Currently installed I have an Alpine idax303 HU with a 45x4 in line "power block" alpine amp hooked up to 4 alpine type r speakers (2) 5 1/4in and (2) 6.5in. I recently bought 2 12" Kicker L5s in the factory box wired...
  31. J

    How much do I need to upgrade

    Im going to be running a Orion 2500d to a fi btl 15. I have big 3 done and own a yellow top optima, and a batcap 800. not sure if I wan to run these batterys though. Opinions on what I should run, if I should keep these batterys... also what would be a good alternator choice?
  32. F

    2 Alpine Type X 12" or 1 Rockford Fosgate T2 15"

    Which of these subs should i get for my 2001 Eclipse, and if i get the Alpines will i need to upgrade my alternator?
  33. K

    Alternator Whine... Help Please

    Ok i have a 2004 yukon with all 1/0 wire a shuriken bt-120 in the back and am running an american bass sq 475. i have re grounded the battery amps and head unit in about 8 diff configurations, checked all of the speaker wire to make sure nothing is touching the frame, bought high quality rcas...
  34. J

    good electrical system ?? help plz

    ok i will have 2 12"s and mids plus highs (2 amps, 2300 watts rms total) i will also have a power invertor (1000 watts rms) plus led lights in the car and underbody kit to. What should i do to the electrical system ? I have an HO 220 amp alt an stock batt. I really dont wanna hook up 2...
  35. F

    Alternator noise coming from current wiring?

    2002 Ford Taurus SE Kenwood KDC-X493 HU - JBL GTO7001 mono 700W RMS - 2x JBL CS1014 10" Subs (bridged) - Rockford Fosgate 400.4 4x50 amp (for speakers) Just hooked up this amp (Rfg 400.4) I got from this chick on craigslist after having my Sony xplode "walmart special" actually explode; and I...
  36. harshglare

    High Output Alternator by Quick Start

    Review of: Quick Start's F1-6G-HD200 Ever had a task that was so difficult, so daunting that you thought you could never do it? Replacing my alternator was not one of those tasks on a scale of one to ten, one being breathing, five being an oil change and ten being building an engine, I rate...
  37. 1EdgeKilla

    Help Please! Battery/Way Around Upgrading My Alternator?

    So heres whats up, I drive a 2002 Chevy Cavalier with a stock alternator (80 amps I believe). When everything is said and done i'll be running two Alpine PDX amps...the M-12 and F-4 for a total of 1300 watts rms. From what I understand and know they are one of the more efficient digital amps out...
  38. W

    Looking for H/O alt for 02 Chevy 5.3

    As the title says I need an alternator for my truck. I would like it to be at least 250 amps. Brand or anything like that doesnt matter. Shoot me what you got.
  39. K

    Alternator help for my 98 Honda Civic.

    Here it goes...I have a 98 Honda civic EX with a stock 70 amp alt. I have bought my amp and subs (Powerbass asa1000.1d) and (2 12" Powerbass s-124d subs). I'm going to do the big 3, and I'm going to run either a Kinetik hc1400 or the Stinger battery that is rated for 1050 watts rms (I don't...
  40. T

    WTB - 250amp+ alt for 03 Explorer 4.0 and some batteries

    ok guys im looking for at least a 250amp alternator for an 03 ford explorer with the v6 4.0 and some batteries for in the back, ive got a red top under the hood and need something in the back..not sure how much but im pushing an audioque 3500d.. budget is say $600 give or take, i also have a...
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