Ddub847 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hey guys i currently have a stock 160 amp alt. If i add a 2nd alt does it have to be the same as my current? or can i mix alts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 same as in brand? No it doesn't matter. It just needs to be a 12v alt and not an 18v or something like that Quote Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx1 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 you can mix amperage. Quote audio related merchandise (decals,banners,lanyards,hats,shirt,etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WastedTalent Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 160 is pretty high for a stock. Think mine's around 90. Not sure why you'd need to add another unless you got a serious system. I mean I've looked up some alts and they output like 190. But shouldn't matter what amperage the other alt is as others stated. Just make sure it's the same current. Don't want one runnin 12V and another 18V or whatnot. That'd be a problem. Quote Sheena = pedobear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddub847 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) ya thanx guys. I know not to mix voltage on them. Just wasnt sure about amps. hopefully 4500-6kw daily. Edited July 10, 2012 by Ddub847 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddub847 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 there is alot of stock alts like mine on ebay for $50 worth it or no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) if you can fabricate some sort of bracket yourself or find somewhere to put it, that's not a bad price. 2 stock 160a alts would work good Or you could get one big one that might outperform the 2 stocks....a lot more expensive option Edited July 10, 2012 by tacomaguy1 Quote Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyFriery97 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 what vehicle is this on? yes you can mix amperage. on my tahoe i was running my stock 160 amp alt, and had a 300 amp iraggi on my dual bracket running only the system Quote 2014 Chevy Silverado Crewcab 1994 Chevy Full Size blazer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch0sen Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 stock alts are known to have some pretty bad output, its not wise to buy an oem alt and expect 160 amps Quote My current 95 Jetta Build w/ pioneer h/u 2 RD Sonance 10's with flatwind coils 2 Audiopipe apsm 1500.1s 1 Hifonics Brutus Elite 60x4 1 XS d925 1 Stinger spv35 1 1000 amp lead acid 50 ft of 0/1 ofc from Audiotechnix all powerbass components, and coaxils, 4 sets buildlog = http://www.stevemead...2-rd-10s-build/ My build for my wife. http://www.stevemead...01-f-150-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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