bezee Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I have 2 tv's in my visors, a 2ch 900 watt amp powering a 12 sub , and i also have an aftermarket 4ch 900 watt amp that powers the interior highs. All of these electronics are being powered off the stock alternator which i dont think is strong enough because i think i am experiencing electrical ground problems. I do have a pretty powerful battery so i dont think i need to replace that. So i assume having a more powerful alternator might help. ;) But where do i find one?? Is there a such thing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWJ Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I know the alternator from PHR (should be available through MVP Motorsports - tell him Lurks from team Solo sent you) will work on the 300. Should work on the 400 to with at most a little creativity. Any good sound shop should be able to rewind or find an upgrade alternator for you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDOwen2 Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 With screens in the visors how do you keep your eyes on the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezee Posted May 25, 2004 Author Share Posted May 25, 2004 I was told by a mechanic that a more powerful alternator will damage the cars computer. Is there any truth to this or is there a way to make it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWJ Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I don't see how, the voltage and current to the computer should remain the same. The larger alternator just supports more load. Or I'm wrong and it puts out more current, then potentially, it could be bad but I would think there are plenty of guards in place. Regardless, if you want a larger alternator and the computer takes a certain max input, just put a fuse before it on the power line - or step down in line with it. You should consult a reputable stereo shop, who did the install on your current ICE and toys? I can't believe all this stuff would be installed and load consideration never played out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezee Posted May 25, 2004 Author Share Posted May 25, 2004 See when i bought the car it came with all these things in it except for the sub in the trunk and the person who sold me the car didnt kno much about the car since it was his son's who wasnt around anymore.....So basically i have been pretty much back tracking. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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