chadm_88 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Just found out my alternator is fucked, so I guess I'll be fixing that too. A few questions.... What's the stock rating on the 2.5 alternator? If I had a decent sized sound system (600 W) should I upgrade, or just stick with stock replacement? Any good aftermarket options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 600w isn't a big deal From what I remember, most millenia's have a 110amp alt, and thats what is sold, but you cna get a 90amp alt thats aftermarket. I would go with either a brand new OEM, or rebuilt oem, but go 110 at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 600w isn't a big deal From what I remember, most millenia's have a 110amp alt, and thats what is sold, but you cna get a 90amp alt thats aftermarket. I would go with either a brand new OEM, or rebuilt oem, but go 110 at the very least. Mine maxed at 160A (IIRC) when tested. 160A x 14V =2240W ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 damn alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 160?? 110 is the highest rated for even the S, even my grand cherokee is only 150a and its heavy duty. Your much much better off just getting a cap for any sound system regardless of size, will improve the sound and not put a stain on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazdaMomma Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 The alternator huh? It seems that I guessed correctly when he was describing his problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 160?? 110 is the highest rated for even the S, even my grand cherokee is only 150a and its heavy duty. Your much much better off just getting a cap for any sound system regardless of size, will improve the sound and not put a stain on the car Just checked online stores, you are right, it is 110A. But i remember seeing 160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renboy Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Meh, any rebuilt one will be fine. All rebuilts are basically the same so go with what's cheapest. And the higher the output of the alternator, the lower the power of the engine at the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Meh, any rebuilt one will be fine. All rebuilts are basically the same so go with what's cheapest. And the higher the output of the alternator, the lower the power of the engine at the wheels. come on. 60A x 12V= 720W = 1hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Why not rebuild the one you have? It is probably only the brushes needing replacement. And it is wise to change the bearings while at it. If you don't know how, buy the parts and have some carelectric shop do it for you. At a fraction of the price, at least here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Brushes and voltage regulator (internal) and you are usually set... might as well change the bearings while in there.... but not always necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renboy Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Meh, any rebuilt one will be fine. All rebuilts are basically the same so go with what's cheapest. And the higher the output of the alternator, the lower the power of the engine at the wheels. come on. 60A x 12V= 720W = 1hp Meh, I'd rather everything at the wheels that I can find. This is why I'll never have a car stereo also. Too much weight. Fuck show, I'm all about go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I drive a Millenia.... therefore not an off the line machine..... so I carry lot's of sound Now if I get another and we mod this one.... we will see how much of the stock interior remains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 you won't chop up the speaker grills ala BHR now will you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 NEVER.... would rather roll with no door panels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Starting to sound like the Cardomain Fast and Furious 4 auditions.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 STFU FRANK.... who asked you this is about pissing off BHR.... oh yeah keep it up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Bahahahahahaaaa a bit slow today? Too much Duff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 DAMN Superbowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadm_88 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Meh, I'd rather everything at the wheels that I can find. This is why I'll never have a car stereo also. Too much weight. Fuck show, I'm all about go. All about go in a Millenia? I know the S is kinda quick, but if I were all about go, I'd get an SBC, but to each his own I suppose lol. Don't get me wrong though, I want my Milly to have some balls too. I know how to rebuild an alternator, but I'd rather buy a reman. I don't get a warranty if I rebuild it myself. And where would I get the brushes, vr, and bearings anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Buy them at a rebuild shop they have the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I like how you think there chopped but there not, its a very high end custom look, not that ghetto shit from the orange. If I wanted to (downgrade that is) I could easily return the grills to stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 You paid for that mess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 mess, right, thats why you only find it stock on 60k+ cars with the highest end audio systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I have seen and driven MANY high end cars that DO NOT look like a 5yr old chewed threw the grilles and installed Alpines in the door.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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