(Man, I sure hope this is making some sense).

It is working great with my northstar 480, holding voltage in the high 13's even with heavy load, I got the merica edition and looks great, *INCLUDES FREE COLOR UPGRADE*

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. I just need some expert counsel here before I go and make some expensive mistakes. Recently, I was in a political campaign. These units are in stock and ready to ship. The battery recharges off the alternator pulling as much as it can.

Can you do an accompanying article on regulators and whether you need smart regulators with dual battery or agm setups. what is recommended to setup a 16 volts system in the racing car N/A more than 500 HP with an GTR injectors and AEM PN: 30-2853 coils and Electronic Water pump with electric fan and head lights , actually in this car after the 6000 the voltage drop down up to 11 and 11.5 volts The last few posts say as much. Can you explain what you did with the diodes in a little more detail please? To each his own but if youre running 2400 watts rms lows I dont think a supposed 200 watt rms head unit is adequate for mids and highs.

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At 1,827 rpm, youll see a significant drop in alternator output. started leaking, so I bought another one identical, Couldnt hold a I did not know I needed one, so I did. This small coach will not have propane anythingeverything on board will essentially be electriceither 12 v or 110 v. Im a big enough boy to not go and pout if you tell me Im nuts. Specialty Thanks for the sick info putting a treadmill with a h.o alter an growing free like Ill just leave that there lol seriously thankful love good info madscientist 369, To anyone having issues with lights dimming.Yes..do the big 3 yesuse the largest wire you can and make sure its oxygen free copper wire..no mix of crappy metals.MAYBE..install an audio capacitorAND.if you do all that and STILL have lights dimming.switch your oem headlights to LEDsthey are WAY more efficient and as a result wont dimive done it numerous times to numerous vehicles having issues..same results..happy customerALSO for anyone looking for 2006 ,7, integrated Toyota Avalon backup camera setup that they will say is not possible email me..there is one in my car right now working 100%.you are welcome..lol, Aaandsorry..big 3, plus a hi output alternator,two batteries and an isolator, and led headlights. Add up the total electrical draw and compare with your alternators rated output.

both rated at 48ah.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/department/ignitions-electrical/part-type/alternators-and-generators/year/1984/make/chevrolet/model/el-camino, Quick Tech: Tips for Choosing and Installing an Alternator - OnAllCylinders, Quick Tech: Tips for Choosing and Installing an Alternator | MEP Precision Racing, Ask Away! Hello!

Includes the plug and the bracket that it came with. 140 amp alternator and agm battery (Exide EM1000) fried my alternator cable to the starter. He's a great guy and alts are great quality. Our unit mounts the same as your factory Kia Stinger alternator and utilizes the same electrical connections. Has that been the experience of anyone here? Built for audiophiles by audiophiles our products span infotainment and radio upgrades, audio upgrades and all the installation accessories to make those enhancements easy. Dave Fuller This is a very helpful article Thanks for putting it out there. Turn on the windsheild wipers and your pushing it. Divide it by pi for the diameter. And suddenly, the cab is filled with acrid smoke and the smell of burning wiring.

Suppose you have a 37 amp alternator. Blake Young, If you have a problem with your high output alternator we will repair it at no charge to you for one year! radius is the distance from the center to the edge so diameter is distance from edge to center back to edge again.

My new car audio system to be installed in the near future, will draw 119 amps from an alternator at 13.7 volts. Click here to read it.

good quality, etc. I read an electrical engineer commenting that capacitors dont help much or at all with high gain amplification. If I understand things here, the new high output alternator will do its thing as usual charging the engine battery at what, 13.4 volts? WARNING: I speak 4 languages, profanity, English, sarcasm & real shit. Therefore, I should upgrade the alternator, correct??? At idle, that alternator can supply perhaps 80-100 amps or more. It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15, Frontstage: (2) McLaren Audio MLT-2 Tweeters &(4) PRV Audio MR Series Neo 6.5" Mids, Substage: 4 15" Hybrid Subs - Tantric Motors & Sundown Softies, Amps: Banda 2.4D Amp (Tweets),American Bass VFL 350.4 (Mids), and(2) Ampere 3800s, Electrical :Singer 260A Alt & JY Power Lithium, Frontstage:4 PRV 700Ti Tweets & 6 10" Delta Mids on 3000wrms, Substage: 6 Fi BTL 18sin a 4th Order Walkthrough on 3 Wolfram 4500s. Unless your stereo is running full boar, without a break between beats or songs or turning its volume down and what have you, then it isnt going to draw 240amps out of your alternator. not cappy overrated brands. [] will come at a cost tho, given that not only that amp is very costly but also it may require us to change the alternator as 3000watts RMS would be over what a regular factory alternator on a passenger car can [], skip the capacitors they dont store enough energy to handle back to back bass notes and eventually become another parasitic draw that never finishes, alternator companies that have good ratings

What types of fuel pumps ? However, Powermaster and other alternator manufacturers do recommend you replace both the ground straps and charge wire. And it basically operates off of supply and demand. A performancealternator really doesnt require much in the way of modifications. From there, you should just need the charge wire upgrade. because in market have different types of fuel pumps with different features. I am having an issue with my stereo system and because of lockdown cant take any help from anyone . You DO have to worry about too much capacity in an alternator.

As you can imagine my lights flicker when its turned up, and also when Im driving its like the car doesnt want to go. - PowerBastards.com is Better Business Bureau Accredited and maintains an 'A+' rating.var bbbprotocol = ( ("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://" : "http://" ); (function(){var s=document.createElement('script');s.src=bbbprotocol + 'seal-centralflorida.bbb.org' + unescape('%2Flogo%2Fpowerbastardscom-211453355.js');s.type='text/javascript';s.async=true;var st=document.getElementsByTagName('script');st=st[st.length-1];var pt=st.parentNode;pt.insertBefore(s,pt.nextSibling);})(); Designed to meet the increasing demands of the stock Kia Stinger electrical system WITH the added capacity to handle additional accessories like: This alternator is perfect for anyone needing to beef up their vehicle's current electrical system. Product Name Drawing too much power through a wire that cant handle the power draw, can cause fires.

Apparently some one makes a 250 amp unit for the Buick 3.8 motor.

Team GP 370Amp 6 Phase HairpinHigh Output Alternator for GM 4.3l, 5.3l, 6.0l & 6.2l Engines, Available with SINGLE,DUAL, or TRIPLE OUPUT RECTIFIERS. So let say youre running a 4 AWG line in this application, then a 125 fuse would be acceptable to that size (gauge) wire.

I never used capacitors and didnt need to with heavy duty wiring and larger capacity battery. [] pulley ratio, and wiring all come into play. You solder a couple diodes on the D+ wire that powers the field in the alternator. Box 870104 Tuscaloosa,

So you decide to take the plunge and buy one of those shiny new 200 amp alternators from the hot rod parts website. 800 477 2267Sales:888 228 5560Tech Support:800 444 6044FAX: I think this is more likely where the OP's alternator came from, I don't see anyone getting rid of a Singer alternator for $80. Please select the user who bought your item to leave them a review.

Ive done it. In order to be able to run max load on that 3000 watt inverter continuosly without pulling down battery charge, what output do I need on a high output alternator? That is damn good.. It really really works that alt hard when I lean on it hard. So we teamed up with the []. There are a few ways to figure out whether you need to upgrade your alternator.A few telltale signs are dim headlights, poor stereo system performance, or an alternator that simply wears out quickly. I have a Ford style kit car (Factory 5 Cobra Roadster) 331 stroker. most things I read and like this one keep for ref. NOS Stinger 240 amp alternator- old school brand new in box.

So high-output alternators will not harm your components or charging system, no matter how high you go with the amps.

Other music was considerably less. So we teamed up with the [], [] voltage, pulley ratio, and wiring all come into play.

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This ratio is derived by dividing the crank pulley diameter by the alternator pulley.

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The car audio gurus at Crutchfield have a good FAQ on the subject of capacitors.

Install was simple with the gp dual alt kit and my gp 370 alternator is putting in work.

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It turned out to be a 200 amp. NSB-AGM-31 The head lights and the ignition may try to draw more. In conjunction with the alternator experts at Powermaster and MSD, weve compiled the five things you need to know before upgrading to a high-amp, or high-output alternator. I appreciate your no nonsense approach with alternator applications. Power output drops quickly when it gets up to higher temps, 200 degrees and over. Great topichere is our article on 16-volt batteries. BCI Gro, Rated at400 amps @ 25 feet Rotor rpm are a factor of pulley ratio multiplied by engine speed.

i have a 1979 buick electra limited 350 v8 5.7 liter, should i stay away from re-manufactured car parts?

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irragi, as noted above amps are not constant draws so alot less total power draw will allow the batteries to charge

I called mike and said "does this thing over work this alt?"

He's said yeah, it will work it hard when demand is really needed.

If your vehicle model is not listed, please call to check availability. Everyone on here knows his I feel about the dude, and his product. Height wit, Rated at 350 amps @ 25 feet

The components inside this alternator are heavy-duty, high amperage and brand new. 270A High Output Alternator for Genesis G90, 2017 - 2020 3.3L V6, 270A High Output Alternator for Genesis G80, 2017 - 2020 3.8L V6 (231c.i.

all together my stereo is 2000-2600 watts. Hey James, first things first, do your headlights dim constantly, or just when bass notes play?

can you please explain ?

I love my singer.

I added a VCM to my singer 350.

Fuck this website, fuck SMD, fuck Steve, fuck all of his butt buddy mods, and their couches. For example your subs working on one continuous note.

For that reason, weve supplied a list of some common accessories and their amp draw: You can never have too much amperage when it comes to alternators; therefore, you never have to worry about choosing an alternator with too high of a rated output.Heres why: Amperageis basically the amount of electrical current your alternator can supply. Powermaster supplies its alternators with pulleys matched to the alternators power curve. I have 3000 watt inverter in my 2007 Ford E-250 van.

Circumference = pi multiplied by diameter, sir. G? I should charge my battery with very less time.

In order to understand the importance of pulley ratio, you first need to understand the power curve involved with alternator output.

The ideal ratio depends on your application (street, drag racing, circle track racing), but you need to understand the effects of altering the pulley ratio The amp ratings, although slightly higher than the highest draw of each component, will give you a good estimate of your vehicles electrical load. Like Mike, some of this Greek to me.

is this enough or what else will I need, If its a Class-B amp (typical car amp) then its about 65% efficient, meaning a bunch of power is turned into heat instead of sound. Because the original motor, while a sweet runner with only 80,000 miles on it, is kind of anemic at 165 HP in a 6000 lb.

Often a problem is some resistance somewhere. David Fuller is OnAllCylinders' managing editor. In the case of the charge wire, you really cant go too large. No.more dimming lights at idle and the battery doesnt run down if you leave it idling. hereof does not imply their approval or endorsement of Power Bastards products. Now Im confused, I have an amp with a 150 inline fuse for my subwoofer and 2 little amps for my mids and highs one with a 20 amp fuse and one with a 30 amp fuse.

If you are still having issues you might need a therapist..lol, Hello hi I have A 2002 z28 camaro with just a system upgrade always had a problem with all stock alternator I wanted to know if I upgrade to a 320 amp alternator and big 3 awg wire would that be to much for the Camaro or can I run it like that. If any questions, just look up mike singer. I had to send a alternator back from your brand name power master, because the holes did not line up! Singer 275A alternator with factory bypass. - We don't require a core charge because all of our inventory is 100% Brand New. I am installing a 240 amp alternator in my 09 avalanche i have a 1800 watt rms amp(class d) i am also installing a second battery what size fuse do i use from the alternator to the second battery and do I need to upgrade the stock 175 amp agm fuse that is on the fire wall. A mismatched pulley ratio and alternator can lead to big problems, especially at idle where alternator performance is critical.Thats because these high-amp units typically lose output under 2,400 rotor rpm.

I added up the amps you give me 231 amps that my van needs, not counting any further additional ! These are the most reliable, highest output alternators on the planet designed specifically for your Kia Stinger. Even when the battery is charged though, that 10-15 amps at idle is not much.

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There are plenty of good reasons to make the leap to a high-output alternator, butyoull need to do a little bit of homeworkfirst.

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Or maybe its a stick and you push start it. This was EXTREMELY helpful but I am not using it is a car. That is the reason i had to return it to Amazon! If not a minor alternator upgrade might. There is a load of 350watt,36volt on a 36volt lithium ion battery.I need to charge this battery using an alternator coupled to an engine.What alternator should i use to charge my battery. Is a Delco style alternator the same as a hi-output alternator? Even the higher power headlights needed wiring upgrades because the wire resistance was not strong enough. Ask Away!

Up for sale is a Stinger 200 Amp alternator. Anyway, if you remove your subs but still have all those watts of power, you will not use anywhere near the power you once were.

Solder a couple of diodes in the D+ Circuit of the alternator regulator to raise the the voltage 0.7 volts and push way more amps to the battery.

I think that the remainder of your stereo system (without sub woofers) would be using less then 30 amps.

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I instaled ot to run a charger for my power wheelchair. March 28, 2014 in Electrical-battery- Alternators- Wiring, Hi Guys, just wanting to know If anyone has used or owns a Stinger 270 amp alt or any other stinger alternator, I cant find any info on these, and would like to know if there are parts available etc , i scored it for $80 so cant go wrong i guess.

But the 250 one wire six grove pulley, did not line up with the holes, it was basically a inch too short! Or you may have a high-end stereo system or a race vehicle with an array of on-board electronics.As the electrical load of all these accessories add up, you may find yourself in need of a higher-amperage alternator. (Not only did the power output get much better over the years. But that dead battery drew as much current as the alternator could supply. His customer servic, can't be matched. Of course the lead acid starting battery remains in place. THANK YOU. (PR=CP/AP). At idle thats about 10-15 amps. In other words if you add amplifiers to all your other speakers, you are effectively supplying them more power could be 500 watts to each speaker but the amp draw is insignificant. *GP FRONT BILLET HOUSING NOT YET PICTURED*, Below: Triple Output Rectifier: Chrome Powdercoat front, Black Rear. I found this website: BCAE.com thats chock-full of info on the subjectclick the fuses tab to learn more. (2600/0.65=4000). I have installed a sound system consisting of the following Stock alternator was not keeping up. Yeah, fuck that. I used zero gauge wire for the amplifiers ( 3 Alpine V12s 1000watt x 2 and 400 watt x 1) and a 120amp fuse straight from the battery terminal.

Now do the same measurement for the crank pulley (CP). Do you have any suggestions related to the battery that i should use. Any advice out here thanks.

I have a 1996 suburban thats been retrofitted into a mini camper. The relative amount of power they can put out at idle increased too) If you revved the engine up the alternator was able to supply the full 200 amps. I don't run one so I can't personally say. Includes instructions and proper belt for installation, *ADD TO CART FOR SALE PRICE*

Email- purchasing@uaedu.info, Ive got a 76 stingray two fosgate amps one a360.6 and a r 750-1d 60 amp alternator that keeps dieing what size alternator do I need.

Id like to upgrade the alternator to something over 200 amps. I need a 24v 200Amp alternator for a prototype I am building, need it to be as small and light as possible.

1 sundown 50.4 powering 4 memphis prx 6.5s, It dims my headlights pretty bad and I was wondering if id need to upgrade my alternator or just my battery? My vehicle has a 150 amp alternator. The lights I have purchased have a wiring loom with it and a forty amp fuse capacity. lasting?

At idle, small changes in the alternators speed can make a big difference,so the pulley ratio becomes very important. Although the alternators output isdependent upon engine speed, it follows a unique curve. No AC, no radio, no dome light, no backup light.

The dash wiring in your vehicle was designed for that 37 amp alternator. I have wired car and houses but just the basics. Tel:2562860182

You can also check your electrical load using an ammeter. I went to autozone and try asking for a bigger amp alternator and they told me I will mest up my truck I I install a bigger amp alternater they suggest to buy the yellow top Optima battery for 300$ should I upgrade alternater or get the battery for the problem to be fix. The Series III Supercharged gives me another 100 HP with virtually no penalty mileage-wise. JavaScript is disabled. V belt and up and down (top and bottom) mounts. Hey Dustin, heres a basic bit of advice regarding fuses: You should fuse to the wire size youre using, measured in AWG (American Wire Gauge). Now add a parts store rebuilt alternator, or just one thats 30 years old, and your actually drawing off the battery to keep the car running at idle.

The 12 oclock and six oclock has to be eight inch on my ford e350 5.8 engine! Emailed Mike, he emailed me back the next day and said to ship it to him so he can test and figure out the problem, worst case scenario it will cost me $30.

They can be used in RVs with large house battery banks also. GP Car Audio TRUE 2/0 AWG OFHC Wire What gauge wire do you suggest for a 250 amp alternator? A 240AMP Alternator should be plenty and probably way overkill.

Do I have to upgrade the alternator or add a second battery? ALong these same lines what if your vehicle uses 16 volt battery or batteries. The car is a 2018 Mazda 3 GS, and has a stock alternator, which probably has a max capacity of 100 amps. I see 12v 200 amps $250 or 12v 85 amps $65.

Would you recommend a second, 12 volt battery, as well? The Best One Year, No Hassle Warranty! With a smart charger integrated inverter (probably a 3000 watt unit set up to handle the LiFePo type batteries) and LiFePo units requiring 14.4v or so charging, the original 80-100 or so alternator apparently is hard-pressed to keep up, and battery isolation managers are required to let them cool down every so often. Read it here. singer A forum community dedicated to all mobile audio enthusiasts. I have not installed the kit yet.

the measurement you provided was for circumference(around the pulley) not diameter. also this is only at full power and at the power level you have its not practical to do that so you will charge when you are not bangin at full tilt. I know Im not, I am using it to run the power to my house using a windmill and alternator. Item Number: ADR0183, (2)-150 GPH HP FUEL PUMP

This alternator is very nice looking and performing mine tested at just under 405 amps at 2000rpms hard to beat that. MADE IN, ____________________________________________________________________ The air that sub woofers have to move, is a massive drain on the system. Really surprised how difficult it is to get one unless you can provide a vehicle make and model. Im looking at a 200 amp alternator to put in but had no idea pulley size would matter. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Buy with Confidence! 750??!

How do I purchase a high output200amp alternator.fo my 1992 740 volvo Wagon.

The company follows this common rule of thumb: Because differing ratios can affect performance, you should take care to maintain the same pulley ratio if you decide to use dress-up pulley sets.

Come join the discussion about capacitors, amplifiers, subwoofers, marine and automotive audio, troubleshooting, and more! *OFHC Pure Copper (Oxygen-Fr, GP Machined Dual Inputs IN STOCK and READY TO SHIP. I have a stock 2006 Mustang GT. Hi there. The other thing to check is if your alternator is getting hot. In 2012, he helped establish OnAllCylinders, where he enjoys covering all facets of hot rodding and racing. For example, you may have a custom-built street rodwith a unique combination of accessories.

You come out an hour later and fortunately, it cranks over a couple of times slowly, then catches and fires up.

A slightly bigger battery, bigger cables, might do the trick. All other indicated registered trademarks are the property of the respective owners and the use Smart alternator regulators are used in yachts with massive battery banks to charge and huge loads that are critical when out on the water. You cant use your head unit to power any decent speakers, cmon. The output should be 50 percent greater than the draw.

Thats your alternator pulley (AP) diameter. Pulling 200 amps through wiring sized for 40 will have spectacularly bad results. I have had a singer 250 amp alt for almost 5 years, and I just recently started having problems with the alt not turning on.

I ran a D51 Optima Deep Cycle for almost 2-1/2 years absolutely no Its simple. Hey Brian. Its not pretty when it happens. Great info on the Alt. TY. electrical accessories and much, much more. Stock alternators and regulators do not charge well for deep cycle use with a big inverter.

This isnt what Ive heard on the internet.

Monster Audio Performance - This alternator was designed specifically with high amperage audio performance in mind. You leave your headlights on and it barely starts when you come back to it.

Your email address will not be published. Compatible with Gasoline, Alcohol or E85 The ratio has a direct effect on how fast the alternator spins.

Simply connect the ammeter in series with the batterys ground terminal (with the engine turned off), switch each electrical component on and off, and note their amperage draws. So youre considering swapping out your stock alternator. Too small cable, poor ground, poor connector or connections,or a faulty diode in the regulator.

I was asked by a friend if I purchased the 200 amp wiring kit for it. So your 2600 watt rms amp actually needs 4000 watts to do its max.

Need to replace the $65 parts store alternator with the correct model. I pulled a 5X 8 utility trailer I had outfitted with a sign frame and lighting. And this one: Ask Away! If your unfortunate enough to immediately rev the engine to help get the battery to recharge like you used to do before you replaced the alternator, wires may burst into flames or the alternator gauge may literally explode.

Diameter = radius x2. Come join the discussion about Shelbys, Daytonas, Chargers, Omnis, SRT-4, performance, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and info about all Mopars! And as the article says make sure the alternator is turning fast enough. Again, the ideal ratio depends on your application (street, drag racing, circle track racing), but you need to understand the effects of alteringpulley ratio. Its made for a 5.9L (360 cuin) Dodge Ram- mine was a 98 (not sure what the year range is that this will fit). DIRECT BOLT ON UNIT INTERALLY REGULATED I have a 2004 oldsmobile alero with 2 12in skar audio evls and I have the big 3 upgrade and a yellow top optima but Im still having dimming issues so I want to add a high output alternator but I cant find one is there any place I should look in particular. The voltage is too low to push much amperage. Price includes shipping to CONUS. That is, your alternator will only supply the amount of amperage a particular component demandsand no more. You only really find that in military vehicles, in fact it is an upgrade some private owners of humvees do to their vehicles.