upgrade altornator???

[charlie0882004]

Ok do I need to upgrade if I run 1 jl 8w7 sub with a jl 500/1 amp?

[sonikaccord]

no

[mak]

no

True story!

-mak

[nutstyle]

You dont need it but i dont think it will hurt something if you get it, maybe for future upgrades, idk.

[my 9t9d]

It would be cheaper just to get it re coiled but no you don't need it

[jdm_inspired]

Also if you plan on it, you need to upgrade the ground cable connecting to it as well. But yes, no need. Get a capacitor.

[sonikaccord]

Why should he get a cap?

[mak]

Also if you plan on it, you need to upgrade the ground cable connecting to it as well. But yes, no need. Get a capacitor.

Capacitors are virtually useless without an upgraded (high output) alternator and sufficient wiring.. and even then, you've got an upgraded alternator and shouldn't need the capacitor

-mak

[Losiracer2]

i just found this out today....the Prelude VTEC alt. the 92-96 model year. Has a higher output than the Accord one: 95 Amps vs 80 Amps. But uses the same exact housing and mounting point. Everything down to the connector is the same as well.

[H22A91CB7]

i just found this out today....the Prelude VTEC alt. the 92-96 model year. Has a higher output than the Accord one: 95 Amps vs 80 Amps. But uses the same exact housing and mounting point. Everything down to the connector is the same as well.

doooode!!! if you could do a DIY on how to wire it up we would have something going here

[MyDianaZ06]

But uses the same exact housing and mounting point. Everything down to the connector is the same as well.

I've seen people take out their alternator, take it apart and rewire it from the inside and it put out more amps then it did before....(not much of more thoug)

BUT to answer charlies quesion no (just like sonikaccord)...you dont need to upgrade your altornator...nor a cap...and yes, caps are usefull even if you dont "upgrade (high output) alternator and sufficient wiring"...

BUT if you have a bad battery or one thats old it might die on you lol had that happend before...so might want to consider replacing/upgrading your batery...gel cells are nice and well worth an investment...

[Juan4DCB7]

doooode!!! if you could do a DIY on how to wire it up we would have something going here

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[90accords]

i just found this out today....the Prelude VTEC alt. the 92-96 model year. Has a higher output than the Accord one: 95 Amps vs 80 Amps. But uses the same exact housing and mounting point. Everything down to the connector is the same as well.

doooode!!! if you could do a DIY on how to wire it up we would have something going here

x2

It's a direct replacement...... plug and play, no m,odification necessary

[Losiracer2]

It's a direct replacement...... plug and play, no m,odification necessary

the ONLY thing you'd need to do is swap pulley's b/c the prelude one has 5 ribs vs the accord's 4 ribs, so that'll cause some issues w/ the belt shredding. So just take out the prelude pulley it comes w/ and swap on your accord one and you're set. I've been driving w/ the prelude one for a solid week/500 miles and it works perfectly. Its about 118 dollars from Autozone, reman'd in Malaysia NOT in Mexico, with a lifetime warranty, so its of better quality. Even has the OEM "ND" stamp on the back of mine like my Honda one did.

[90_ACCORD]

he is perfectly fine with the altenator he has. no need to change it or have anything done to it. you good man