How many watts could i run?

 

Silver Member
Username: Logan__tille

Hamilton, Indiana United states

Post Number: 353
Registered: Feb-06
how many watts could i run off of a 160a alt?
 

Silver Member
Username: Zulkir

U.S.A.

Post Number: 173
Registered: Dec-05
i am guessen 1000wrms but ask bassman3
 

Silver Member
Username: N2audio

Lawrence, Ks USA

Post Number: 906
Registered: Mar-04
I wouldn't think twice about it until I got up around 2kw. A LOT of people run WELL over 1000w rms with ~100A alts.
 

Gold Member
Username: Carguy

Post Number: 5583
Registered: Nov-04
That will depend on your car. Some may come with 160A, but it doesn't mean your stereo will get all of it. In fact, you'd be lucky to get 80A of free power for accessories.
Install the system first, and if you see signs of car struggling, then get HO alternator.
 

Silver Member
Username: N2audio

Lawrence, Ks USA

Post Number: 908
Registered: Mar-04
I think it would be a RARE car to require 80A of current...maybe with EVERY accessory in use -- lights on, pwr seats running, windows rolling up and down, etc.

Even if that WERE the case -- 80A of untapped current is a BOAT load of music power. We're not talking about playing sine waves here.
 

Silver Member
Username: Logan__tille

Hamilton, Indiana United states

Post Number: 354
Registered: Feb-06
nathan from excessive amperage wants to sell me a 160a HO alt. and im wandering if i should buy it or not. i would buy it if i knew i could run 1800wrms+ off of it.
 

Gold Member
Username: Ctmike

Ct.

Post Number: 1053
Registered: Feb-06
i'd say if you told him all the power you'll be running and all your vehicle info, and he recommends a 160a alt., then i'd take his word for it. don't think he'd try to screw you. but why not step it up to about 200a, that way if you want to upgrade, you have the power for it already.
 

Silver Member
Username: Logan__tille

Hamilton, Indiana United states

Post Number: 356
Registered: Feb-06
but thats the biggest he can go for my car...
 

Silver Member
Username: Logan__tille

Hamilton, Indiana United states

Post Number: 357
Registered: Feb-06
but thats the biggest direct bolt on he has for my car...
 

Silver Member
Username: Logan__tille

Hamilton, Indiana United states

Post Number: 375
Registered: Feb-06
nathan said with a good battery i could run 2-3000 watts...
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