h/o alternator

[synyster 0]

if i get a h/o alt do i have to change anything else on the car for it to handle the extra amps???

[ssh 924]

if i get a h/o alt do i have to change anything else on the car for it to handle the extra amps???

Nope, unless you switch to a 16v setup.

So you can do ~15v and under on stock electrical, may need a bypass harness so the car's computer doesn't regulate the alt's power output, but most h/o alt companies will give you everything you need to get it up and running.

[synyster 0]

if i get a h/o alt do i have to change anything else on the car for it to handle the extra amps???

Nope, unless you switch to a 16v setup.

So you can do ~15v and under on stock electrical, may need a bypass harness so the car's computer doesn't regulate the alt's power output, but most h/o alt companies will give you everything you need to get it up and running.

awsome i hooked up my amp at 4 ohms and it was dimming the lights i was like MF so if i run it at 2ohms i have to get a bigger alt and maybe a battery or 2

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

Have you done the big 3?

What is your stock alt rated for?

How is your amp grounded?

[synyster 0]

Have you done the big 3?

What is your stock alt rated for?

How is your amp grounded?

i have not done the big three yet. but my stock alt is 120amp and my grounds are all to bare metal and tight.

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

Have you done the big 3?

What is your stock alt rated for?

How is your amp grounded?

i have not done the big three yet. but my stock alt is 120amp and my grounds are all to bare metal and tight.

Do the big 3 and double check that ground for resistance.

Dont spend money you dont have to. Try the simple things first.

[ssh 924]

Check your voltage drop at full tilt.

Depending on your voltage drop, you may just need a battery in the back.

[synyster 0]

Check your voltage drop at full tilt.

Depending on your voltage drop, you may just need a battery in the back.

so if i got a battery or 2 and did the big three theres a chance i dont need a bigger alt??? wouldnt that stress the alt putting 3 batts on it?:/

[synyster 0]

so whats the difference in stock and h/o are they just made to handle more heat and bigger loads? i sent dc power a message and they wana sell me an alt that puts out 120amps at idle?????