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Old 10-16-2008, 09:42 AM   #1 (permalink)
HHawk
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Default Alternator (high output) advice.

Hi guys,

I need some advice (once again)!!

My new setup will consist out of the following:

2 x strapped SAZ-1500D amplifiers
1 x bridged SAX-100.4
3 x Mag v4

The SAZ-1500D will be strapped and powering the Mags, meaning it will be playing at approx. 2400W @ 3 ohms
The bridged SAX-100.4 will do approx. 320W RMS but I will not use it's full potential (guess around 200W - 250W).

I already bought 2 new batteries; Kinetik Audio HC1800 for in the trunk. And I will leave the original battery in front.

Now the problem is my car; I drive a Lexus IS 220d. The "d" stands for Diesel (yes I am from Europe and Diesel is way cheaper overhere or at least compared to gasoline). My car has a stock alternator of 130A, which is going to be a problem I guess.

Anyways, before I start taking apart my car, to take pictures of my alternator and send them to Iraggi or Excessive Amperage, to let them build a custom one (which cost a lot of money incl. shipping). I want to make sure that I will need a bigger alternator, cause of my setup...

To be honest; I wish I had never bought a Diesel car (Lexus IS 220d), cause you can hardly get (high output) alternators for my car... At least compared to the Lexus IS cars which are available in the USA (Lexus IS 250 and Lexus IS 350), for those Lexus cars there are High Output alternators to buy... But for mine... It's quite difficult and not to mention expensive.

So will I be needing a bigger and better alternator, or will 130A be enough? :S

A big thanks for the person who can explain me this very well!!!!
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