cost effective way to help my electrical system

[JMPisGOD 10+ year member]

I have a feeling my electrical system will suffer with this new setup.... i have a 94 civic (DX model electrical system, which i think is probably bad) and im bridging a class AB amp down to 4 ohm mono... The amp is a Rockford 700s 700watts x 1 bridged @ 4 ohm and requires a 60A fuse... Whats the most cost effective way to help this? i heard getting your alternator rewound is expensive... What should i try first?

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jmpisgod-try wiring your amp and sub

up frist after you get your system up

and running start you car then turn

on your cars headlights

if they dim real bad when the bass hits

then you will need to upgrade to a higher output alternator.

if there is no dimming of the headlight

you;ll be ok with you cars stock alternator

charging system

 

[SuckMikeHawk23 10+ year member]

this has nothing to do with the topic, but how does that amp run? i havent got a chance to hear the new ones

 

[JMPisGOD 10+ year member]

with my previous system it was less watts and i expereinced no dimming, but sometimes all my sound would cut out for a second...my feeling is that upgrading to this amp would only make it worse... i just need to pinpoint the problem so i can fix it... if anyone knows what is wrong please help

To suckmike...

Have'nt hooked it up yet, waiting for the solobaric to come, ill let you know

peace

 

[Phatillusion 5,000+ posts]

i heard getting your alternator rewound is expensive

My brother has been checking into getting his altenator rewound to about 130 amps. He has gotten price ranges anywhere from $45 to $99. I think that is the cheaper way to go.

 

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Would it be worth it to just buy a new alternator or get it rewound?

 

[Phatillusion 5,000+ posts]

Depends on how much power you need and whether you plan on upgrading in the future. It wouldn't hurt to call a shop and get an estimate. Also check online or call your local dealer and find out rates on new altenators. If you have a wrench you should be able to install the new altenator yourself.