SwaggerWagon Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 So the idle really is going to be lower unless someone from the company says otherwise..that's what it seems to be. I think a brand new aftermarket may be the best bet at this point, which helps a lot! I just don't want to fry my car (I doubt 1400 watts will) but I'd rather not take chances, plus I know that everything should sound much better with adequate power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 i still dont understand how you absolutely need a new alternator. do you think your car is going to blow up or something? i mean its your money and everything, im just voicing my opinion. but yes, the idle output will be much lower than stock if the pulley is the same size and alls they changed is the stator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaggerWagon Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Well my alt is starting to go bad (I had a suspicion and have confirmed it) as it's only putting out 12.5 volts when running now, even revved. It's also only 60 amps max, I just confirmed that with a dealership. It's going to have to be replaced anyway so I thought why not go ahead and upgrade since I also plan on upgrading to much more powerful amps/subs and mids/highs within the next year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanbowles90 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 My .02...... Go with the bigger aftermarket alt. You'll be happy in the end that way. Plus there is no way of knowing how long a "re-wound" alt will last. I mean depending on your cars milage it could last a while but doubtful. Nobody said bass was cheap. There's a reason Meade doesn't post his reciepts..... wishin' I could be as fly as you fine folks...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACnonsence6 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 try ebay for a high amp alt theres a guy on there that has rebuilds that arent bad at all like a 150 amp for my 98 neon is $150 and the dudes got 100% feedback so he must be doing something right. idk if this was mentioned but another thing u can do is get a smaller pully for ur alt to give it a little more output I picked up an MTX Sw1212 powered subwoofer today. This thing sounds amazing. 130 watts, 12" woofer with a passive 12" woofer tuned to 27 hz. Moving the pictures on the walls and my girl got wet from the bass when i showed her haha. Tonight should be good haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaggerWagon Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Haha yeah, just working my a$$ off so I can afford everything. But I'm def gonna have to upgrade soon, and looks like I'll be going with a beefy aftermarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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