what alt u go w/?
Ho alternator for soundsystem
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what alt u go w/?
Twisted1
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sold my truck and parted out evo and then sold it... bought used 10 camaro and but ALL kicker system in my honda. Its my work car so im in it most of the week so I hooked my baby girl up heres a list of the sh~t I have...
I went to local audio store and asked them what they use and the told me about dc alts. I have so this is what I have so far installed; dc 270amp alt, optima red top as my starter batt, stinger relay isolatior, two kinetik batterys, big three upgrade,kicker RS6.5 in doors and tweets, kicker DS6x9 on rear deck mids ran on kicker IX500.4, kicker xseries rca's, kicker ZXRC bass knob ran to blank spot next to cruise control button, kicker 0gauge power and ground cable, 4 l7 12's 2 zx 1500 amps, and my box is tuned to 32hz. any questions let me know k? Its more of a spl setup and I havnt had them on the meter yet. If your in br and wanna here them hit me up!
Rainman215
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Yeah i have a DC 270xp also. It broke the first time .... I just got the new one in yesterday... gonna install tomorrow.
Jh8909
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I always like Mechman for HO alts. do your research, they have the least amount of fail problems I have seen. Irragi and DC seem to be hit or miss.
and just an fyi Optima's are not good car audio batts, good starter batts though, good car audio batts would be like kinetik and xs power. group 31 ftw.
and just an fyi Optima's are not good car audio batts, good starter batts though, good car audio batts would be like kinetik and xs power. group 31 ftw.
sentiplum
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had the same problem with my alternator. I has it replaced with something I bought online. ANyways, anyone has a DIY for tracing alternator problems?
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1989-1997 Geo Prizm Replacement Alternators - Bolton Premiere
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1989-1997 Geo Prizm Replacement Alternators - Bolton Premiere
hunt98accord
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Heads up the problem with lights flickering is your ground redo it or get a grounding kit its how I fixed mine.
LeatherKicks
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Just to add on to the info, Mechman H.O. Alternators run $450 for the 150 amp, $550 for the 240 amp. They recommend the 150 for regular daily use. 240 more or less for dB dragging.
BkzTafetta
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Dam thats expensive....I just got quoted $490 for a 300 amp from ExcessiveAmperage.com....I dont know how good they are but its not a bad price compared to the Mechman....
LeatherKicks
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Just because its 300 amps doesn't make it better.
You have to look at the current curve to see what your really getting.
The mechman 150 amp alternator, you get nearly all 150amps at either 1200 or 1500rpm...twice stock. Meaning your consistently getting power, even at idle w/ no idle issues. Its like comparing Kicker to Memphis. Hifonics to Sundown. If you've only had one, you cant tell the difference but I guarantee there's better quality and sound in one.
The mechmans also need a 1.5" longer belt as well to work.
You have to look at the current curve to see what your really getting.
The mechman 150 amp alternator, you get nearly all 150amps at either 1200 or 1500rpm...twice stock. Meaning your consistently getting power, even at idle w/ no idle issues. Its like comparing Kicker to Memphis. Hifonics to Sundown. If you've only had one, you cant tell the difference but I guarantee there's better quality and sound in one.
The mechmans also need a 1.5" longer belt as well to work.
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BkzTafetta
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Not saying its better but even if the 300 amP pushed 220amps At idle your still getting triple the amperage for 40bucks mOre...although i do not know the quality of their products...
