new alternator

[RickyBoxler]

Hi. I want to put a big ass system in my car and I want to upgrade my alternator, but i CANNOT do anything that would void out my warranty in anyways. I was wondering if anyone knew if this was possible, what kind of upgrade im looking at, and how much this would run me. Thanks

[Yanks0114]

Chances are these are going to void your warranty, but im not sure. Here are some links to check out.
Here are some sites for you to check out:

www.mralternator.com
www.gostartech.com
www.bestamericaind.com
www.egrproducts.com
www.mechman.com
www.wranglernw.com
www.ampman.com
www.powermaxx.com
www.mean-green.com

The stock alternator is 80 amps according to Gunman, an upgraded one should put you at around 130-150amps, maybe even more

[AGENT 0007]

If the upgraded altinator voids your warrenty then maybe think about just adding extra batteries. How much power are you planning on running? I've got about 1,800 watts total and I just upgraded the battery to a deep cycle SVR battery that is made specificly for car audio and I also went with a five farad cap and I have no problems with power ever...

[RickyBoxler]

I already bought a yellow top optima for my battery. Im considering many things but now it loks like im leaning towards 2 xtant 1000 w amps and 2 jl7 12" subs.And a 3 farad cap. HOw much and what brand is your capacitor?

[AGENT 0007]

The cap I have is made my a company called AllumaPro. Its a 5 farad cap thats flat and square. It measures about 4inches in height and 4 inches in length and about 2 inches thick. I payed a little over 400$. Right now I have 2 JL12W6v2D4's (the new series) running them w/ a JL 1000/1. I also have the new JL 450/4 running my JL XR's in the front and my VR's in the rear deck. The reason I went with the 5 farad cap was because I plan on adding another 1000/1 and 2 more JL 12W6's in the near future. I just got DB tested a couple of weeks ago and I peaked at 152 and ran a constant 148 DB. I hope to gain another 3 to 5 DB when I add the other amp and 12's. Mind you they are in a sealed enclosure. If I went ported I could probaby get a lot more DB but it would not sound as good. The JLW7's are sick subs and you can't go wrong. My buddy has 4 13W7's running it with 4 JL 1000/1's and it is crazy..... Think about maybe going with JL amps they are made to run those speakers....

[RickyBoxler]

Damn B..a lil over 400 for alumapro 5 farad cap? Im seein like a alumapro 15 farad cap retails for around 800 but can be bought for around 359. ANywho, ya the thing is I already have the xtant amp cuz i wasnt sure till recently on which speakers i was going to go for.

[AGENT 0007]

Hey if you can get that cap for cheap I would suggest going for it. I did pay a little more for the cap then I would have liked to but they gave me a smokin deal on the W6's both out the door for 540$