Can a DIY wind his own alt

[psycho72 10+ year member]

Hey were all a bunch of DIY otherwise we would'nt be here, we'd be at Best Buy getting our competition Lightning Audio Gay & Curious system installed. So is it possible to wind your own core for a high output alternator? Has anyone heard of this?

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[Ryde _Or_Die 10+ year member]

I've heard of it, but never in any sort of detail. My friend said you can buy the parts for something like $10 and do it yourself. No clue how to though.

 

[derek33 10+ year member]

i heard about taking to a place that winds alts for you, called draco or something. but if you're going to do it yourself be sure to make some instructions for the rest of us.

 

[Rattlebrain 10+ year member]

I would be very intrested in this also if anyone has instructions or a link to a web site that might tell us.

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

It can be done but I think it's worth the money to just buy one... Google it and there is some info. What I'd do for a cheapo alt is go to an auto store, see what yours is stock (usually 60-85 amps) and they usually have a 100-115 that is bolt on and in stock... that works for most american built cars (I got my lincoln a 90 amp alt for less than 100)... also do the math before you but one.

1000W RMS mono channel

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2000 / 13v = 153amps of draw... you'd need one of those fancy high amp alts.. but

500W RMS

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1000 / 13v = 76 amps getting a 115 amp alt would prob work as long as your not bumping at full volume everytime you drive with your high beams on and your all 4 power windows going up and down and the A/C on full blast //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif...

ohh and from what I read it takes $10-20 and several hours of time to rewind an alt...

 

[psycho72 10+ year member]

What do those super high output uber expensive ones offer that a regular alt does'nt. Just seems like it would be something big for car audio enthusiasts? Anyone know a guy that works at a place that they could call and pick their brain for a 6 pack?

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

well the high amp alts are used for off-roading (welders, and power tools to fix your shite), emergency vehicles, car stereo of course, drag racing (more juice for the Bang part of the ****, Squish, Bang formula).... umm there are a few more random applications.... I've seen them go as high as 400amp (for emergency vehicles). Also they make alot more power at idle which is important... all they offer in the long run is more available power... if you were running 1000W RMS on a 65amp alt and 1 battery you'd get a hell of alot of dimming and such....