I want to move up to a high-output alternator...any ideas what I can use.
my reason for moving up is the streo plans I have will probly kill the stock alt.

 

Dude, you JUST asked this in the audio forum.

YES, you can upgrade; NO you don't need to.

Again, are you competing in SPL leauges or simply uneducated?

there is NO need to upgrade unless you are running a true 2kW. Additionally, there are a number of additional electrical components that will be affected by this upgrade.

Ground the ish out of your car w/ 1/0, upgrade your big 3, get an optima, and call it a day.

 

I don't run a huge system (alpine v-12 4x40? and an Extant mono bass amp 1x200 watts I think) and my amps killed the alternator after 33k miles(didn't have the OPtima until now). Get a real good stiffening capacitor, the above mentioned optima, use good wires and gold fuse blocks all throughout, and use good grounds.

 

My alternator is still churning along, but an upgraded alternator would help out. I have an Xtant 2200 and 1001 running at 1ohm. It pulls between 150-200A. You can get your stock alternator upgraded or send a core in and get it "rewound" and you'd be all set. Good luck.

 

where can you send it in and how much does it cost i have the same problem but i am only running and 1000 watt and a 800 watt