Alternator help

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

I am looking to upgrade to a HO alternator, but for a 98 corolla it is very hard to find one. Is it possibly better to just run two sock alts? For one I'm not ever sure if it is possible in my car, let alone me being able to make a bracket lol. Recommendations? Maybe you could try to find a link to one?

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[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

if you have a 1.8L engine:

Alternators- High Output - Toyota - Corolla - 1.8L - 98-08 - Mechman High Output Alternators Online Store!

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

if you have a 1.8L engine:
Alternators- High Output - Toyota - Corolla - 1.8L - 98-08 - Mechman High Output Alternators Online Store!

yeah its 1.8L,

you think its really worth it? $549 for a 220a?

 

[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

[quote name='Sketchup']yeah its 1.8L,
you think its really worth it? $549 for a 220a?[/QUOTE]

i personally think so. @MECHMAN is a great company and they will treat you right. what does your voltage drop to now?

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

[quote name='falcons03079313']i personally think so. @MECHMAN is a great company and they will treat you right. what does your voltage drop to now?[/QUOTE]
As you see in my sig is my current setup, I really want more bass and power. My electrical is fine right now. I am considering putting in 2 18's, yes the can fit them. What I was thinking about was running somewhere between 3k to 5k watts. I know that after around 2k you gotta upgrade the alt. Obviously I have to throw in some agm's too. I have been thinking maybe some fi bl 18's? Something along those lines. My main goal though is to get 2 18's going that are at least 1500w a piece going. This will all happen over time, in steps, so this is probably the first step.

 

[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

As you see in my sig is my current setup, I really want more bass and power. My electrical is fine right now. I am considering putting in 2 18's, yes the can fit them. What I was thinking about was running somewhere between 3k to 5k watts. I know that after around 2k you gotta upgrade the alt. Obviously I have to throw in some agm's too. I have been thinking maybe some fi bl 18's? Something along those lines. My main goal though is to get 2 18's going that are at least 1500w a piece going. This will all happen over time, in steps, so this is probably the first step.

then yes i definately think the 549 is worth it. it is a big chunk of change to put down on a single piece of equipment, but over the years of wanging your system you'll save yourself a lot of headaches.

 

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

nevermind. Way late to the convo

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

then yes i definately think the 549 is worth it. it is a big chunk of change to put down on a single piece of equipment, but over the years of wanging your system you'll save yourself a lot of headaches.

being no more than 2k on the stock 80a alt. what would you say not to go past on the 220a?

 

[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

check out dc power engineering... high idle amperage.

 

[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

being no more than 2k on the stock 80a alt. what would you say not to go past on the 220a?

that depends on how big of a voltage drop you are expecting. you could proobably go as big as 4500 watts with the 220a alt and two group 31 agm batteries. maybe even more. thats your decision and it all depends on the car as well.

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

check out dc power engineering... high idle amperage.

I checked out dc a lil earlier, my car is too old lol they dont have any for it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

that depends on how big of a voltage drop you are expecting. you could proobably go as big as 4500 watts with the 220a alt and two group 31 agm batteries. maybe even more. thats your decision and it all depends on the car as well.

how many agm's say would I need on a 3k system, what amgs, amps on them? ect

 

[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

how many agm's say would I need on a 3k system, what amgs, amps on them? ect

on just 3k i'd say replace the stock bat up front with a kinetik or xs power group 31 battery and you'll be golden

 

[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

on just 3k i'd say replace the stock bat up front with a kinetik or xs power group 31 battery and you'll be golden

big three and two group 31s at the LEAST....

 

[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

big three and two group 31s at the LEAST....

the big three is obvious. and not with a 220a alt.