Alternator Question
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New member Username: Tyler88Post Number: 7 Registered: Jun-06 | Here's my setup a t500.2 that draws 50-60 amps at rms. a 15in RE XXX powered by that amp. I have a accord 2001 ex 4cyl with a stock 80 amp alternator, stock battery, stock wiring. When i run the sub my lights dim when the sub hits the low notes. I was told that just update the big three should do the trick but i figure that my total pull from my system and the car running is 75-90 amps depending on whats all on. I would like to get a HO alternator and have been looking at an Iraggi 180 amp alternator any reviews on these alternators? The main reason i want to get the HO alternator is because i want to get a bigger amp cause i barely give the sub half of its rms (looking at a t1000.1 possibly others). Is this something that is easy to install because i might have to do something with the cars computer possibly. Really i'm looking for direction cause i'm new to this so any advice is really appreaciated. Thanks |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 3885 Registered: Apr-05 | You'd be best off contacting Iraggi alternators...they can usually provide you with all the necessary info etc. to get a HO alt to work on your car. The only difficult part would be getting the old alt out and new one in if it's under the engine somewhere haha... |
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Bronze Member Username: Tyler88Post Number: 11 Registered: Jun-06 | i know where it is but i don't know how to get it out it's not in a difficult spot really. anyone have a recommend HO alternator they have used? |
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New member Username: Socialenemy69Post Number: 1 Registered: Aug-06 | I put in a 170 Amp HO alternator in my 94 Accord on monday. I got it from www.4alterstart.com for $325 shipped. Its a direct stock replacement with the only modification being an upgraded power wire from the Alternator + to the Battery +. I wrote up a DIY guide that you can look at here http://www.vancouveraccords.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2833 or here: http://www.hondasociety.com/board/showthread.php?t=121254 |
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Platinum Member Username: GlasswolfWisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 11508 Registered: Dec-03 | http://www.betteraudio.com/geolemon/newmain/battcapalt/ |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 4311 Registered: Aug-05 | glasswolf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Gold Member Username: Safe_crackerChicago, IL US Post Number: 1298 Registered: Jan-06 | Nice article. Polo. |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 3920 Registered: Apr-05 | The article states lights dimming is perfectly okay as long as they stay at the same brightness after dimming...however, I've always read the voltage surges resulting from that can seriously damage the regulator circuitry in the alternator. In fact, I've had it happen before, totally fried the regulator from running too much current (130 amp OEM alt in my old 99' Crown vic). |
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