ho altenator

[tommymcc]

ok, my stock altenator only puts out 60A, which is really sad, especially considering my amp is pulling 50A

ok, here is the question would upgrading to a ho alt. damage anything in the truck, i'm thinking something like a 100A, anybody know of any dangers with putting a larger alt, on a system made for a small one?

[magyver]

your amp is NOT drawing 50 amps...

on a 34hz signal w/ it turned all the way up it may draw 30+, but i hit 140.1 spl on a 40A fuse (1000W amp, 2 12" kicker comps)

so, at a normal cruising listening level, your maybe drawing 15.... but bigger alternator is always better, especialy if ya got upgraded headlights and what not..

[tommymcc]

all i'm pulling is the headunit and the amp and other stock electrical parts, no power windows and stuff, so u think i should up grade?

[magyver]

i would, anytime you put an unexpected load on it, its gonna greatly reduce the life of the alternator, but, i dont have one, and i am fine, but i am looking for an 120 amp as of now, i dont want my headlights to dim at all... so... its basicly up to you, your headlights dim no? if htat bugs you, get a bigger one

[tommymcc]

my headlights dim just from the headunit, i have a 1F on the amp

[matts]

not gonna hurt, but not a necessity :). that's like having more horsepower...never gonna hurt, but do you absolutely need it?? doubtful

[tommymcc]

yeah, i can care less about hp now, i hit that stage one time but learned it's not worth it, what is 300hp gonna do when you can only go 60mph