will my 60 amp alternator handle this?

[velko 10+ year member]

Just found out my Accord has a 60 amp alternator. If I'm thinking about a 320 watt amp for my 4 speakers plus another 300 watts for the sub - that's over 600 amps - will my alt be able to deal with that?

Thanks - I know I've been axing a lot of questions - that's what it's all about.

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[gxz 10+ year member]

shit what year is your accord?

and no youve got it all wrong

320 + 300 =620

620/14.4=43

so you will only be using 43 amps out of your alt.

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Total watts / 12.5 (typical voltage sag) + % efficient. Add 30% for efficiency with most class D amps (100% - 70%)

Just like anything in car audio, try it out and see if you encounter problems before upgrading everything.

- Steve

 

[velko 10+ year member]

Yes - I meant over 600 watts.

But 43 amps seems like a big drain on the alternator - am I correct?

It's a 97 Honda Accord.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

if you let it run off stock wiring...make sure you upgrade the "big three" with 2awg or 1/0awg cable.

 

[velko 10+ year member]

I won't be running the nasty stock wiring - thanks Jack - but what is the BIG 3?

It is a better idea to replace the factory speaker wire, correct?

I just called an installor and he said yes no problem for 620 watts on the Accord but maybe he's full of s.

 

[CP400M 10+ year member]

I used to have a 98 honda accord and i had 1200 watts and my car did allright

 

[Diplexers 10+ year member]

The thing to think about is this; your cars ignition system draws very little current. It is safe to assume your electrical system could handle that much power. However, when driving at night your lights add much more drain on the electrical system that is also powering your ignition and your system. I like to liveby these words: "better safe than sorry". If you have the money upgrade your electrical system. Battery, alternator, wiring. 4 gauge will be fine for the power wire. Some people in here are "anti-cap", not me. If you like em use em. Right now I'm running 800 watts (PPI watts) off the stock alternator. If I had the money I would definetly upgrade my alt.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

I am going to have to buy another one my self //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif