In my ‘06 Corolla I have a 1000w Kicker DX1000.1 amp to power my subs… When I am jammin’ my lights dim and I know it is because my car cannot put out enough power. If I upgrade my measly stock alternator (80 amp) to a high output alternator (~200amp) will I have any problems? Will amps kill my cars …

I would be more worried about wrecking your hearing…You need to figure out why you must call attention to yourself by disturbing the peace… But if you insist, YES a 200 amp alternator, correctly installed, will cure your need for more power…But it’s not that easy…Big alternators need multiple belt …

My son got our old 1988 Impala as a college car. He installed a killer sound system with 6 CD changer and amplifier in the trunk. He needed a new super battery and a heavy duty police/taxi style alternator to get the needed juice. Even if you don’t play the music loudly, you still need lots of amps…

Deep cycle batteries in the trunk that are charged when parked at home seem the best alternative. A local DJ had me install such a setup in a minivan. But I agree that the db level will be tough on the ears. It was difficult to be near the van with the system on, even well below the maximum output. …

Huge capacitors can store a lot of power and deliver it instantly, but that power has to come from someplace…The extra “Boost” battery can be wired to the existing alternator, but it will be over-worked and prone to premature failure…If the TIME the Big Sound system is cranked up is limited, say to …

Here’s a guy who one day will be suing his employer under work comp laws for a hearing loss. OSHA always assumes the employer is responsible unless it can document off duty behavior, which most employers can’t do.

People a block away could suffer hearing loss but I think that’s the idea…That’s the GOAL of these systems! To turn money, lots of money, into high-energy noise…

If all you have for your stereo is a normal head unit (stock or common aftermarket) and this 1,000 watt amplifier, you will probably be okay with your stock alternator. Adding a capacitor will eliminate the light dimming issue you are having. Adding a high output alternator probably will not, but …

Whatever alternator you use, the voltage will be regulated. The alternator will only deliver enough current (amps) as is needed. You may need thicker wire from the alternator to the battery or distribution point, and maybe a bigger fuse or fuse link if the alternator wiring is protected. The only…

I would be curious as to how much of this current draw is being routed through the existing factory wiring, ignition switch, and so on. Unless it’s kept independent of the factory electrical system with the use of relays and so on I can see problems brewing with alternator plugs, fusible link ends,…

High output alternator

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mark9207 February 13, 2012, 1:39am 5

One of these ought to help: http://www.amazon.com/Rockford-Fosgate-RFC1-Farad-Capacitor/dp/B0012BWMKW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1329079109&sr=8-3

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