Mymax97

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So my alty died so i dono if i should get a high output alternator or get a regular alty and buy another yellow top. Whats in the car is 3 JL W6s 10inch, 2 amps, 6 inch screen, and ps2, with a decently large ac/dc converter. Just looking for input on what to do and if you think go high output alty where is a good place to get them from and possibly installed near Philly?

Just to give some back up of what happend last night i was driven home and had to go through 3 batteries to get home since the alty is shot.

BBOYSTEVIE

H.O. alt and Don is near you in Jersey.

Mymax97

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Im not really that familar with people that much. Who is Don and how can i contact him. Would he know what high output alty to get? Thanks

CreativeDesignz

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get a ho alt, just not one from can-am...

Mymax97

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where do you even get them and what size should i get. I need it asap cuz i dont have a car right now.

Cant_Get_Ryte

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don is PearlMax 96 hes the admin for this forum. you can pm him or he'll pop in eventually. personally, speed it up and pm him
you can go with alot of different options, theres another post floating around in the forum on it from a couple weeks ago as well, see if you can find it...big help. I would also have to say with a second battery it will be an additional strain and can play into your alts early demise and possible death of the other battery as well . do it right and isolate them if you do do a second, but best to have the peace of mind.

Cant_Get_Ryte

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High Output Alt Thread Should address your qs

BBOYSTEVIE

I believe Don is a Ohio Generator dealer. Personally, I'd prolly consider having him do it for me if I went that route as well, as I'm not one comfortable with changing alternators.....

Mymax97

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Thank you 10char

CreativeDesignz

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i can also change alternators for ya, in and out in 25 minutes. thats what u get for buying a can-am i guess. took it out and had to ship it out 8 times...

Mymax97

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How much would you charge to change the alternator? Just to let you know the supercharger might be in the way. But i can easily take out the piping so it will be alittle easier to get to.

CreativeDesignz

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50 beaners and a ride in your car

505max94se

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Are you serious?? You're definitely capable of changing an alternator. Some other people might not be though.

BBOYSTEVIE

I know I've heard it's not all that. Just something I've never done that I wouldn't ever wanna mess up

But yeah, I have heard it's easy.....I'm not "all that" handy...just a lil

Mymax97

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yea i am a little handy with things but i dont really have time to do it myself.

$50 ill let you drive it if you wana do it cheaper. But how soon would you be available?

CreativeDesignz

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im available any time pretty much more so on the weekend. i can get that sucker out in no time. i actually got mine out in 6:27 seconds . it got to that point where i was changing it so frequently i timed myself, haha

Maximeltman

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6:27 seconds dammm lol

Mymax97

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OO wow 6:27 thats insane. Well ill get back to you as soon as i find a HO alternator.

Maximeltman

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thats a going rate of like $7.97 per second..thats tight.

CreativeDesignz

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haha its actually pretty sad. i will NEVER buy another thing from can-am again

Mymax97

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You ment 6 mins and 27 secs right. So that would be like $7.75 a minute then not second.

505max94se

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Changing an alternator in a maxima is easier than installing an amp....should have no problem at all.....

You need some confidence. jk

505max94se

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6:27 is pretty fast

I can do the whole job (old out, new in) in about 20 min (taking my time and not rushing). It's sooo easy.

Mymax97

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Yea the only thing is i dont have the time to do that.

Mymax97

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Well people are telling me that i might not need a HO alternator since the system isnt that big. The amps are both prescison power 600.2 series. I really dont have any more time to be with out a car so do you guys think that i would be alright to get the stock alternator and a cap.

505max94se

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don't get a cap...spend the money on an extra battery.

Mymax97

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Ok should how hard is it to run power wires for that battery b/c im guessing i would mount it in the trunk and build a box for it.

CreativeDesignz

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if u run 2 batteries and a stock alt its going to put alot of strain on it. better to have one good charged batteries than 2, 1/2 charged ones.

Mymax97

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yea i can see what your saying but i need to get a HO alternator as soon as i can. I hate now being able to drive this car. Naithen i think was going to have a group deal for $325 for 10 people or i think his are 365 should i get it from him.

Maximeltman

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jump on the gd my friend and save both you and others some money 325 for a QUALITY alternator that cuts on below 900 RPM how much better can it get unless you own your own alternator shop?

Mymax97

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haha yea i want to but i dont think he said they have the interest for 10 people for the group deal so ill end up just getting it for $365. I emailed him to let him know what was up. I talked to pepboys and they wanted 219 + 35 until i gave them my core back. If i can get this HO one then its worth the extra 100 bucks.

Maximeltman

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well, i think there are about 6 or 7 in the gd so far, but if you need it pronto, then by all means buy it for 365, its your cash. I need it soon too, so I'll probly do the same if noone else jumps in on it.

Mymax97

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Yea well right now i have to drive my sisters s***y zx2 and it doesnt compare to the power that i had in my old stock max let alone the new supercharged one haha. I need an alternator so i can drive.

machinehead

Caps are worthless.
2nd battery is only good if you listen with the car off for hours.
Get the HO ALT