affordable ho alts

[evil_demon_01]

yes a high output alternator and yes im running lots of audio. and i just cant seem to justify the 400-500 those companys want for a h.o. alt

What makes you justify the need for an upgraded alternator?
Are you having certain issues?

To everyone else in this thread - An upgraded alternator is going to increase the current supply, not voltage supply.
A battery stores power, and an Alternator supplies power.

If you know how to calculate the amount of current draw vs current supply, then you can work out if you really need an upgraded alternator.

[onelivinlarge]

Dude I have no HO alt and have a 2x bigger system than you really no need in it just the batt...I even have the same batt and it aint that bad.

yes you have bigger system your 92 also has a bigger alt. 2 im preparing for my system upgrade in the spring hint (aq2200). so i have the power to give the amps the power they want. thus the h.o. alt. oh hi cheese nice 2 see u here

WRONG!

I want to know what kind of equipment you have and if you have a volt meter to monitor your voltage. I have a 165 amp alt, big3, redtop in the front, XS power battery in the rear and when I still had my Orion xtr pro2400, it would go down to low 12's on full tilt. I've killed alternators because of systems before. I can almpst guarantee that you're not getting the power you should from your amps if all you're feeding it with is a stock alt.

So how big is your capacitor?

OP: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-...#ht_1067wt_754

i have no capacitor in the system. and no voltometer. but i can drop in to the 12.8s and im running 600rms total but im going to be running about 2200-3k this coming spring.

What makes you justify the need for an upgraded alternator?
Are you having certain issues?

To everyone else in this thread - An upgraded alternator is going to increase the current supply, not voltage supply.
A battery stores power, and an Alternator supplies power.

If you know how to calculate the amount of current draw vs current supply, then you can work out if you really need an upgraded alternator.

yes the alt will give more constant voltage. while batterys store energy. and when i start playing really low long songs my voltage dips way down and my speedo starts to jump

Are you basing this off of when he posted his system in the topic post or just guessing at his wattage? And a full 6 months? Wow that's a long time for a system to last...And who do you demo for lol.

he has seen my system off another fourm and gotten ideas from my for his cb7.

[cheese20323]

If your planning to upgrade then I say go for it. Didn't know you were going to put that kind of power..damn. I knew you had like 500rms if your going to upgrade I'd say get the alt and don't install until you get like the bigger audio things.

[cheese20323]

Are you basing this off of when he posted his system in the topic post or just guessing at his wattage? And a full 6 months? Wow that's a long time for a system to last...And who do you demo for lol.

Like stated above..i know what he's running but if he is going to upgrade then go for it. I demo for like anyone currently not ATm since one of the subs is toast.

[onelivinlarge]

If your planning to upgrade then I say go for it. Didn't know you were going to put that kind of power..damn. I knew you had like 500rms if your going to upgrade I'd say get the alt and don't install until you get like the bigger audio things.

yeah i forgot to tell u about that on smd im saving got a aq 2200 and a bl with 4in coil

and running that sucker down at 1 dayly or possably .5 if i can get the electrical

[cheese20323]

yeah i forgot to tell u about that on smd im saving got a aq 2200 and a bl with 4in coil

and running that sucker down at 1 dayly or possably .5 if i can get the electrical

another 15? Should be loud as hell I'd also look into some sound deadening lol.

[onelivinlarge]

another 15? Should be loud as hell I'd also look into some sound deadening lol.

yup bl 15 with 4in coil

[sonikaccord]

yeah i forgot to tell u about that on smd im saving got a aq 2200 and a bl with 4in coil

and running that sucker down at 1 dayly or possably .5 if i can get the electrical

That's damn near a short circuit. You're going to need that alt drawing that much current.

[onelivinlarge]

That's damn near a short circuit. You're going to need that alt drawing that much current.

some like a dc or mech 180 or 250 with a group 31 in the back and 2 runs of 1/0

[Sarthos]

Your best bet

http://mechman.com/store/product_inf...roducts_id/334

Universal "Slim fit" alternator. It shouldn't be hard to make a bracket work, and it's way cheaper than the Accord specific one. You just need to maybe modify a bracket and figure out what to do about the plug. Shouldn't be hard, it's what I'm planning on running. Or their 150 amp version is only $199.

some like a dc or mech 180 or 250 with a group 31 in the back and 2 runs of 1/0

250 amp alternator is not a good idea on a cb7... I spoke with I think his name is Rob from Mechman, he highly recommended NOT to run that high because the belts will slip like crazy.

[osl]

I run no capacitor smart one. Don't need one have a duralast gold ontop and thats it. MY voltage never drops below 12.8v He is running like 500rms I doubt his voltage drops as low as mine he does not need this I do not really need it either been running like this for over 6 months no problems you just need to know how to set everything right.

Like stated above..i know what he's running but if he is going to upgrade then go for it. I demo for like anyone currently not ATm since one of the subs is toast.

Do you wonder why? It's because your RE amp needs more juice and you can't provide it so it actually puts out less power but you didn't know that you're clipping the hell out of it and poof.

BTW, OP didn't ask if he will need a high out alt. He asked where he can find one without paying the Mechman, DC, etc price.And yes, I know what I'm talking about:

[cheese20323]

That juice that it will put out is like 200 to 300 watts which isnt going to be audible. If I get a good deal on an HO alt ill get one but until the one i have fails its staying.

[Sarthos]

That juice that it will put out is like 200 to 300 watts which isnt going to be audible.

... huh? I dare you to say that to a 200 watt horn tweeter's face.

If I get a good deal on an HO alt ill get one but until the one i have fails its staying.

You mean after your alt has killed your amp, and then the alt has failed? Then you'll need to buy a new amp AND an alt.

[GeoffM]

You mean after your alt has killed your amp, and then the alt has failed? Then you'll need to buy a new amp AND an alt.

I hear buying new batteries is in style this time of year...

[onelivinlarge]

I hear buying new batteries is in style this time of year...

funny i not had a problem yet and its been bellow 20 degrees for 2 weeks now