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What alternator to buy?

Where should i buy a high output alternator for my 92 honda accord?

  • i am going to be putting in a 1200 watt rms stereo system and i am going to need to upgrade the alternator. I found this one http://storesense1.mysuperpageshosting.com/HS13162/Detail.bok?no=521&sfs=159d6809 but $180 seems pretty cheap for 170 amp alternator. so this is my main question, is there anything i should be aware of when buying a high output alternator? and why are some like $800 and some less then $200?

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    the price difference comes from different brands and whether of not it new, new insides with re-manufactured outer case or rebuilt also you are doing the right thing, a capacitor is a waste of cash

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most likely the stock alternator will suffice for 1200 watts. it's the amp draw is what you need to know. as long as you have a pretty good battery that is rated higher than stock and passes a load test, and are running a capacitor you should be fine w/your stock alternator.

specivics

Unless you are going to play your stereo at wreck your hearing levels all the time its unlikely you need a bigger alternator.

tallbrian1000

I agree with "inktownlegend" you are doing the right thing. Your stock 80 amp alternator is not big enough. And the recommendation of changing the wire from the alternator to battery is true, you need to do that. But don't buy there wire,you can make your own for much cheaper. I just recently upgraded my (what people call the big 3),with 1/0 ga welding cable. And it only cost me $30 including some ring terminals. The Big 3 consist of replacing Positive wire from the alternator to battery Ground wire from battery to engine Ground wire from engine to chassis

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