Alternator went bad, need replacement

[RainStryke 10+ year member]

Just got home from being stuck out in the freezing cold, on the interstate... Seems my alternator completly gave out for this winter. It was just a stock alternator... Need assistance on finding a replacement that may fit my audio equipments needs.

I have a 1995 Toyota Camry, I just want to get something a bit more powerful than a stock alternator. The system I will be powering is a Soundstream 1.700 Rubicon AMP to a 12" L7 solo baric (dual 2OHM coils version.)

Would a local auto zone or something have what I should be looking at?

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[I Like Waffle]

Youre looking at around 400$ from the average company from the shopping i did, max alternator size for that engine is 160a. Ohio gen was 500$, mechman, DC power, and some others were about 400.

 

[Millertime1028 10+ year member]

I'd go with the Mechman alt.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

If that's all you're powering, a stock replacement would be just fine.

 

[RainStryke 10+ year member]

Stock replacement should be fine? Sounds good to me... easier on my pocket.

Would any of you recommend an auto parts store that would be the best to purchase from for an alternator. I was thinking about just going up to advanced auto parts or auto zone. Hear anything bad about those or maybe a better recommendation?

Thanks for your replies everyone.

Never replaced one, but this guy sure makes it look easy...