Dakota Wainwright Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I've been looking everywhere for a high-output alternator for my 2004 Elantra, the only problem is that I'm unable to find anything really, and the ones I have found are either very low amperage compared to other alts available for other cars, or they're universal and I don't know if they'll fit. Anyone have experience with this car and upgrading the alt? I've been searching for years. Thanks ahead of time. Here's one I've found, http://www.qualitypowerauto.com/item_410/Hyundai-Elantra.htm, just wanting to see if something around 220+ is possible. And not the $750 one available through DC Power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) I've been looking everywhere for a high-output alternator for my 2004 Elantra, the only problem is that I'm unable to find anything really, and the ones I have found are either very low amperage compared to other alts available for other cars, or they're universal and I don't know if they'll fit. Anyone have experience with this car and upgrading the alt? I've been searching for years. Thanks ahead of time. Here's one I've found, http://www.qualitypowerauto.com/item_410/Hyundai-Elantra.htm, just wanting to see if something around 220+ is possible. And not the $750 one available through DC Power. Your car stock case is small and is made by a manufacturer with limited parts to build from that "fit". You cant pack 100 pounds in a 5 pound bag. Both DC Power and US Alternators will make a custom billet case which is larger than your stock one which can house more power reliably. Thats the only way to get a bigger output. You already found the solution but are unwilling to pay for the most important part of the electrical system that not only runs the stereo but also the car! save your self the universal headache and just put up the money and buy a plug and play bolt on billet alternator from DC Power or US Alternators Mechman from my experience doesnt do the elantra in a billet version. They do have billet alts but only for the more common applications. Edited February 16, 2016 by Bump4life Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Wainwright Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Yeah, I understand that, and I appreciate the input so far. The DC Power alternator available is far too much power for what I'm needing and the price is, too. I've had my eye on this one for a while, looks like the only thing I'll probably end up having to do is modify mounting brackets. Opinion? http://powerbastards.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Fitzall%2D220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 The technology you are getting with the dc power is years ahead of what other companies are offering in the slot wound universal styles. You wont be disappointed with the DC Power and I highly recommend US Alternators. I run one myself. Did you call mechman and see what they can do? Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Wainwright Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I just sent an email to US Alternators, will keep posted. I'd never heard of them, I'm familiar with Iraggi, Mechman, DCPower, and Powerbastards, as well as a few others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I just sent an email to US Alternators, will keep posted. I'd never heard of them, I'm familiar with Iraggi, Mechman, DCPower, and Powerbastards, as well as a few others. they are going to be on the level and expense of dc power but once again youll be getting the latest technology and hairpin alternators compared to a slot wound universal. only con to hairpin is the cost. Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Wainwright Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 There's no way I'm dumping that kind of money into the alternator. I'm not running anything that would ever require that kind of power. $750+ either route. Would something like this not work (see below)? Aside from modding a bracket or something potentially. The harness on the alternator isn't extremely important on a car like mine would it be? That's just the regulator wiring correct? http://www.mechman.com/alternators/universal/6-rib-and-v-pulley-included/s-series-240a-compact-universal-racing-alternator-1-wire-6s/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Wainwright Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 And I realize I may sound incredibly ignorant, but it's just because this is the first time I've attempted upgrading the power in my car and I always end up with a car that doesn't have any extra accessories made for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 with that unit good luck getting a bracket to work with your car. You have a rear mount on your alternator. im sure you could get something to work but it would be difficult. Plus the one in link is a SMALL case, they arent as good as the large cases which are much more expensive. But it will be better than your stock if you can make it fit. Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan DM Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 There is a reason good alts cost more than an off the shelf regular alt. You get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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