TimberJon

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Looking to replace the stock alt in my 92 Max.

I believe stock is.. what 90 amps? something like that.

Just looking for suggestions for where to get a good one. And amperage?
I will probably need between 250 and 300 amps. Any suggestions?

internetautomar

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1 suggestion:
put a generator in the trunk

swowlinc

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I was on the phone this morning with a rep and this company makes them as direct bolt on replacement for our cars (89-94 max) kicking out 160 amps. They said the couldnt sell it except through a car audio dealer, and 1 online guy @ www.splmax.com . Anyway the model # for the dohc is 13477-160 for the 160 amp alternator. Phone number 330-875-6677. I talked to Gus.

ozzombie13

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how much wattage do you plan to run your sound system?? form what i understand there is no real "upgrade" for more amps for our cars, or atleast thats what i was told when my alternator died and i wanted a higher amp one. i dont know any place that make that high of an amp for any car. if you have a/c you could get gid of that and run a re clocked alternator in its place. but otherwise id say capisitors ot dual battery setup.

-shock211-

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i had an alternator shop build one up for me. mine's rated at 120a which is just fine for my rather large stereo.
why would you need 250 - 300 amps. that's absurd!

TimberJon

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Im thinking a 200 amp should be fine but I can never know, im not very good at math. My SS will put OUT at or about 4000 watts. So i dont know what that translates to in amps.. and yes i will have a capacitor system back there too. I AM considering a dual battery setup. But then would a 200 amp be ok? or should i go with a custom 300?

www.H-o-alternators.com

www.excessiveamperage.com

www.4alterstart.com

these are some companies ive been referenced to. A generator? honestly.. =P

swowlinc

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If you buy a HO alternator you will not need a capacitor. The 160amp would be plenty for most.

eric93SE

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I have a 210 amp alternator (not in the car right now), bought it from Stage Auto Electric out of Pompanamo FL (the owners name is Chris Stage).And yes If you have a high current stereo then you will need a cap, especially if you want to compete. I can vouch for their stuff (if the company is still around), I had another 210 amp alt for my last car, at engine IDLE the alt was putting out OVER 200 ampeare (using a clamp-on ammeter) understand that that's the alts output NOT the combined output of the batt+ALT, meaning its way higher. Most amplifiers in cars today don't put out anywhere near what they're rated, either wired poorly or their electrical system doesn't put out enough.

eric93SE

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Make sure you use atleast 1 guage wire, otherwise you'll light up the stock wiring like a christmas tree Ebay is a great source for power wire.

TimberJon

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Yea my electrical is pretty much crap. But i WAS considering obtaining an older model Phoenix Gold power distribution center, the 10 or 20 farad model. Just to complete the rear portion of my power needs. Spose I will just go with 1 yellowtop and a 200 amp alt.
Stage Auto Electric hmm? reliability? reviews? complaints?

I MAY upgrade my system later, And more power would be needed if thats the case. I will keep my stock alt, and put it in if i end up selling the car, but ill still have the overkill alternator.

TimberJon

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I will run dual I/0 to the rear, which is why Id like the power distribution center, Otherwise, Id have to have huge fused distro blocks. Id rather use the PG unit.
I might get my cable from weldingsupply.com or knukonceptz.com

eric93SE

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I think I paid around $2/ft for 1/0 on ebay.

swowlinc

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If you get a higher amp alt u dont have to upgrade the wiring. I asked and it was not recommended. 4 gauge is fine for most app's. You need some resistance in your wires or else the somethin will somethin,somethin the guy said!! I forgot those details.

eric93SE

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Smack that guy the next time you see him (tell him Eric says hello). I would use a high Tc superconductor for my power wire if they were available for this app.

Jbr8k

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How much was the alternator? Are you selling yours?

eric93SE

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I got a special deal (I was competing at the time and getting 1st place in the NE), they went for around $400 at the time. A friend picked up a HO alt on ebay for his Navi, It was around $150 for 160amp.

they are pretty expensive, but I have to say they are under rated!


In the NE the competition circuit is dead, ever since 911, at least for the NYC tri-state area.