Alternator sufficient?

[J3wbagell]

While putting new speakers(normal door speakers) it came to my mind that maybe the alternator is not sufficient enough for a sound system. If it is sufficient what are my limits as to the amp I can buy without upgrading the alternator.

It is a stock alternator.

 

[aldive]

In all reality, you will need toupgrade the alternator.

Good luck ....

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

It depends on what you install. You can upgrade and not have worries, but if you aren't experiencing any loss of voltage or dimming headlights just keep with it. I had a 500watt amp and was having power issues. I also think my alternator is stock after 15 years.

You can always try and find a decent used 130 amp alternator that were in the limiteds.

 

[seth247]

I run a pretty loud system(212watts to each door. And a 900w sub. Both rms) and it only dims the lights when it's all the way up.

Granted I don't use either amp to their full potential.

 

[J3wbagell]

Thanks guys I might get a limited alternator just to be safe.

 

[Dora The 4x4'a]

you can see my mods in my sig.

i recently installed a 200A aftermarket alternator.

theres no performance or anythign liek that gained however i dont believe that i will be worried at all about the performance of my mods liek amp/sub, gauges, hedlights etc.

i reccomend gettin an alt. if you can afford it. your alt. will eventually go up anyway.
an alt. is a very good investment

and a big P.S!> do NOT underdrive or overdrive your serpentine system to help w/ your amp. just get the alt.