alternators

[randomguy 10+ year member]

So I need an upgraded alternator for my 2006 Mercedes E350, stock is a 180A.

Mechman, Singer, DC and a couple others couldn't make one for me. I was able to find however

High Output Alternators & High Torque Starters

anyone ever use or heard of them? they are quoting me $605 for a 260A

Also, I talked with Tom over at Ohio Generator and he said he could do one for $550, however Tom said that I probably will be fine without the upgrade and stick with the stock alt.

I will be running 2 amps totaling 2000 watts, the fuses for each amp are 80A

I plan on replacing the stock battery with a car audio aftermarket battery.

think i will be fine on the stock ALT? should I upgrade?

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[Syphlyn]

180A stock alt is pretty high, although that means the car probably requires a good portion of it. I say get your batteries and install done and see how it does, if you're getting wicked voltage drops then maybe consider an alternator.

 

[randomguy 10+ year member]

I am sure I can just and search, but what is the best way to watch my voltage in that type of environment, just a digital multimeter and set to Voltage?

 

[Syphlyn]

Get a voltage meter and wire it in with your amp. I just ordered the stinger one off ebay. It works good and is accurate usually within 1/10 of a volt.

I wanted one of those smd vm1 ones but $80 for a volt meter is complete horse ****. They do look nice though lol.