Alternator upgrade

[Looney_Tune 10+ year member]

First off I think my car is about to fall apart because of all the electrical problems goin on in my car because of my system (all my lights cut off when I rolled up my window, my light also cut off when i pressed my brakes down). I have a 80A12V alternator. I also have 2 15in. CVRs sealed runnin of a Bx1000D. My question is about what size alternator should I upgrade to for this system. I will be keeping the system for a while so I dont want to buy a bigger alternator than I need.

THANKS

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[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

200 amps

 

[Looney_Tune 10+ year member]

Is this size aproximate or is this the actual size i will need. Also, about how much would a 200A alternator cost?

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

check out http://www.excessiveamperage.com 200 should be all you need plus leave you a little room in case you want to upgrade your system later. they qouted me a price of $260 shipped for my car.

 

[ExS 10+ year member]

How much does it cost to install an alternator?

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

free if you can do it yourself!!!!!!!

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

you should probably have your whole electrical system checked out too. Sounds like you have major issues, you need to get that checked before your car does fall apart.