Well gentlemen, i have upgraded the Big 3 in my car.. with 4 gauge, and a optima deep cycle yellow cap battery in my 1995 honda civic..
I have to change my timing belt, water pump, and tensioner.. so i figured since im there i might as well put a HO alternator, since i have an audio system.
The stereo system consists of, 2-10" fosgate subs, 800W fosgate amp with 2 - 1 farad caps in parallel. I have a fosgate component set for my front speakers, and 2- 6x9's in the rear.. the highs are powered by a 1500W 4 channel fosgate amp.. 14 guage wire is ran to all the highs.. And the entire car is dynamatted.
Now the first question is, do you gentlemen know of any good brands ??
I was looking at a 150A
Load Boss
& a 135A
Load Boss
Also a 120A from
Mr Alternator
Basically i am looking for something that is durable and that will last... if u guys can give me any feedback it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Alright guys, i measured the voltage across the alternator to the battery and the output is 14.29V, i have half a volt in loss.
Now i believe these losses are caused by the timing belt, and tensioner.. I will be replacing them.
If the cause of those losses is that then is it worth keeping this alternator ?
or
is it worth to get an irragi high output alternator ?
any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Where do you come up with a half of a volt loss? Where is there a half of a volt loss, is it at the amp with the system playing at it's loudest playing level? The timing belt has nothing to do with the charging system. If you have 100K miles on the vehicle, then yes you need to change it. If you are changing it because of your half a volt loss, don't waste your time.
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Where do you come up with a half of a volt loss? Where is there a half of a volt loss, is it at the amp with the system playing at it's loudest playing level? The timing belt has nothing to do with the charging system. If you have 100K miles on the vehicle, then yes you need to change it. If you are changing it because of your half a volt loss, don't waste your time.
when measuring the voltage of from the alternator to the battery it has to be a constant 14.7V.. as stated i am getting 14.29V that is where i am getting a half a volt in losses. No this is just at idle with nothing running.. how can you say the timing belt belt has nothing to do with charging?..maybe the tensioner.. but even if the belt is slipping this means that the alternator will not be pumping out the required 14.7V... i have 202K on my motor stock.. did you take into consideration what audio system i am running?? Im just curious to know if its worth changing the alternator to a higher amperage to ensure proper sound quality..
The timing belt connects the crankshaft to the camshaft, with a cogged belt. It keeps the camshaft in time with the crankshaft, so the valves open and close at the appropriate times. It is inside the white plastic cover on the end of the engine. The alternator belt is what I now think you are talking about. Yes if that is loose or worn, it could cause charging problems. Where are you getting the 14.7 volts? 14.29 is definitely within tolerance. Unless your system consists of a lot more than you listed above, I really think your alternator will be OK. Have you played the system yet? Are your headlights dimming? If you have never changed your timing belt, you might ought to do that. 202K is possibly a record for a timing belt.