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Old 10-23-2007, 03:07 PM   #1
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will a 160Amp H/O Alternator work for my setup?

ok, so i just recently found out that for my 2005 Honda Civic EX, stinger (or anyone else for that matter) doesnt make an alternator of 250Amps or more. the 250Amp alternator for the civic that Stinger does make as a kit (Pully, belt, Alt) is not for street use, only show. The belt on that kit lasts for 3K to 4K miles and then needs replaced. For some reason or another, it doesnt like 13HP being run through it for very long.

so now to the bulk of my question...

i found a 160Amp High Output Alternator that is made for my car, and i was wondering if it would be enough to run my system of 145 Amps for the sub and 85 for the front stage, and then all the accessories, like lights and windshield wipers and AC,blinkers etc. along with 2 Optima Yellow Top batteries.

the Sub will more than likely never be pushed full power, it will probably not be pushed very loud either (for long), since i like to actually hear my music.

so what do you all think, is 160Amps going to be enough for everyday use?

no, i do not know at which volume levels will put the amperage above 160, and as it sits right now, with just my front stage, it only gets to about 100 Amps on full volume and all accessories running, and it normally sits around 65Amps since i dont need my music that loud.

I know im a little scatterbrained right now, so if you dont understand what im trying to say...just say so and ill try to clarify it for everyone
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