Looking at an upgraded alternator for the Honda... Any good?

[Intercooler 10+ year member]

I have 82k on the clock now so with the new system in, mileage, etc... I have been thinking of an alternator swap since they will need to remove all the belts, alternator, etc... to put a new water pump and timing belt on. How much do I really need here? I think my stock Honda alternator is 63 Amp and I get some dimming with it up pretty good but now extreme. Would 160 Amp do the job? Or would it be better to pay the $300 some charge for the 200 Amp plus version?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-00-HONDA-CIVIC-HIGH-OUTPUT-ALTERNATOR-160AMPS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33573QQitemZ8039975160QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

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[btnhfan 5,000+ posts]

I got mine from 4alterstart and it worked great for me.

 

[Intercooler 10+ year member]

Have a link? How much and what are the specs on it?

 

[digital mint 10+ year member]

I got my 180 amp alt from Dom Irragi. If you're planning to keep your car for a while, i would take the 200. (Accord)