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superstreet786

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Posted: March 20, 2004 at 3:27 PM / IP Logged

Hey, I just figured that my system is drawing about 80 amps because I have an 1100 watt RMS system and I have a 90 amp alternator... would it kill my alternator if I didnt replace it? thanks

---- 1996 Chevy S10 ----

1 Lightning Audio S2.600.2 Amp

2 Lightning Audio 12" Subs

1 Lightning Audio 1 Farad Cap

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Posted: March 20, 2004 at 6:15 PM / IP Logged

most likely. Get a voltmeter in your car so you can keep an eye on your voltage at all times. I blew a few alts, and now i have a volt meter so i know when i need to turn it down to let it charge back up, , and i know when i need to make the mad dash home when the alt blows, instead of being stranded.

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 2:43 AM / IP Logged

how can you tell if your alternator blows? im guessing it makes a high pitch squeling but maybe im wrong? Mr. Alternator said they could make me a 120 amp alt, would this be good enough?

---- 1996 Chevy S10 ----

1 Lightning Audio S2.600.2 Amp

2 Lightning Audio 12" Subs

1 Lightning Audio 1 Farad Cap

Alpine Guy

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 4:39 PM / IP Logged

you can't tell when it blows, you just have symptoms, , like voltage drop, , or in the worst case, , your car just shuts off.

You may want to try for about 140. Try www.mechman.com they make the best alts i have seen, and cheeper then the competition.

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Posted: March 22, 2004 at 8:19 PM / IP Logged

No alts for honda's New alternator? -- posted image. , or do they make them, I checked out there site but all I found was ford dodge jeep and chevy no honda....thanks alpine guy

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superstreet786

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Posted: March 23, 2004 at 2:57 AM / IP Logged

Um i dont have a Honda and never mentioned a Honda

---- 1996 Chevy S10 ----

1 Lightning Audio S2.600.2 Amp

2 Lightning Audio 12" Subs

1 Lightning Audio 1 Farad Cap

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Posted: March 23, 2004 at 3:28 AM / IP Logged

sorry about posting a question in your thread, I was just asking alpine guy...sorry again

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