High amperage alternators

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Dec 1, 2005 | 09:34 PM

rcantu

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High amperage alternators

anybody know where to get them? how much? and output?

thinking about putting some serious amperage in the little guy and I know the stock alt. won't do it.

thanks guys

Dec 6, 2005 | 05:57 PM

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Dec 6, 2005 | 09:14 PM

NFRs2000NYC

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How much power do you need? Tell me your wattage, Ill tell you how many amps you need.

Dec 6, 2005 | 10:10 PM

rcantu

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I didn't know Metra sold alternators.

I'm considering running 2000 watts. 2 amps a/b type amps.

if that's too crazy I'll probably just do 600 watts total.

thanks guys

Dec 7, 2005 | 03:53 AM

darkknight1999

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If you're seriously going to have 2000 watts running in your car.... not quite sure how your going to do that with 2 amps but that's beside that point; then you will need a higher output alternator.

Dec 7, 2005 | 06:54 AM

rcantu

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it's just a thought. I have a mbquart QAA4250 and QAA2500 which put out 1000 watts a piece. There's no trunk space in the 1st place so might as well use it

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thanks for the help

Dec 7, 2005 | 07:14 AM

darkknight1999

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Yeah those are really nice amps! Well I would say go for it. But I would also say your going to need to upgrade your alternator for that kind of power.

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Dec 7, 2005 | 09:33 AM

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Any good car stereo shop should carry increased wattage alternators. If you are going to run 2000 watts you will probably need to go to a dual output alternator and add a second battery to the car, JMO.