bre2ts Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Some alt says 160/100. I'm guessing it 160 amps and 10o idle. Does that mean I dont get the full 160 all the time? You can never get full output all the time... There is multiple variables to consider, alt temp, speed and what not. Quote Feedback 1 | Feedback 2 you win some, you lose some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I have always been like this, do it right the first time, dont cheap out on an alt just to get it earlier, spend the extra money and get something that is gonna last ya, same with a battery and everything else. If you plan to keep the car you have then go for the alt first, you cant have power without first making it, and you are going to kill your factory alt here in a hurry son. plus dropping that low is bad for the amps, and pretty much everything electrical in your vehicle. Spend the extra money and get a 270, it will last way longer, or even a 220, dont go below that or you are IMO throwing your money out the window. IF it means you have to save for another month and not bump your subs then so be it, take the sacrifice so you dont destroy your amps and your factory alt. Again, do it right the first time, or dont do it at all, thats my 2 cents, thats how I would do it. When I did mine I got batteries first, but I knew I was selling my car, when I get the new mazda3 im getting a mechman in there right away!! or dc, not sure yet! I would have got the alt first if I was going to keep the car I had at the time, well still have it now, but selling it enjoy !! Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SasquatchREG32 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) do it right the first time, dont cheap out on an alt just to get it earlier, spend the extra money and get something that is gonna last ya, same with a battery and everything else. Edited April 12, 2011 by SasquatchREG32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SasquatchREG32 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Yea I'm like that also. It's just that my income limits me to get what I need (like that 270 amp) but like the guy above said I'll definitely save up and get something that'll last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 do it right the first time, dont cheap out on an alt just to get it earlier, spend the extra money and get something that is gonna last ya, same with a battery and everything else. your confusing me with your double post, looks like you two different people, had to double take there for a sec, ha ha, anyways, yea, its worth saving a bit, I understand the income side of it, I just took a huge hit at work, ableit I am only part time, but I went from 20 hours down to 8 hours, so I have to get a second job to afford the mazda I want to get kinda sucks it happened right around when I was about to buy one Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SasquatchREG32 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 do it right the first time, dont cheap out on an alt just to get it earlier, spend the extra money and get something that is gonna last ya, same with a battery and everything else. your confusing me with your double post, looks like you two different people, had to double take there for a sec, ha ha, anyways, yea, its worth saving a bit, I understand the income side of it, I just took a huge hit at work, ableit I am only part time, but I went from 20 hours down to 8 hours, so I have to get a second job to afford the mazda I want to get kinda sucks it happened right around when I was about to buy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SasquatchREG32 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Sucks man. I'm also a part time worker. All the money I make goes to bills. No beats lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swaggasaur Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Depends if you plan on upgrading. i would go with the 270, theres nothing wrong with having more power on tap. Quote BHE Wall Build TEAM DC Audio TEAM XS POWER1986 Monte Carlo KMC Nova's 20"4 DC XL's W/ PSI Recones2 DC 5k'sPioneer PRS 8010 Audio Technix 6 XS Power D3100's 1 XS Power D3400 Mechman 220a Alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownengine Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Depends if you plan on upgrading. i would go with the 270, theres nothing wrong with having more power on tap. ^^ This Quote 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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