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<blockquote data-quote="natem33" data-source="post: 9093" data-attributes="member: 541071"><p>Honda stock alternators are very small. Depending on the options that your car has, the alternator may be as small as 35 amps. I have owned 2 Accords and have found that a stock alternator will last 18-24 months (I was running a Rockford punch 360.2 and a 400.4). I wouldn't worry much about the battery unless you run your stereo with the car off. If you often play a large stereo with the car off it will run your battery down pretty low. Every time that you do that the alternator has to work very hard to bring the charge back up. Alternators are not designed to do this, only to maintain a constant charge on the battery. Not only does this wear your alternator out fast, but you will also find that your battery can't hold a charge like it use to. A bigger alternator (or have yours rewound) would be your best bet. If you play your stereo with the car off, a bigger battery along with the alternator would be a good idea too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="natem33, post: 9093, member: 541071"] Honda stock alternators are very small. Depending on the options that your car has, the alternator may be as small as 35 amps. I have owned 2 Accords and have found that a stock alternator will last 18-24 months (I was running a Rockford punch 360.2 and a 400.4). I wouldn't worry much about the battery unless you run your stereo with the car off. If you often play a large stereo with the car off it will run your battery down pretty low. Every time that you do that the alternator has to work very hard to bring the charge back up. Alternators are not designed to do this, only to maintain a constant charge on the battery. Not only does this wear your alternator out fast, but you will also find that your battery can't hold a charge like it use to. A bigger alternator (or have yours rewound) would be your best bet. If you play your stereo with the car off, a bigger battery along with the alternator would be a good idea too. [/QUOTE]
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