alternator question =P

[Manny1337]

okay well here we go again....

this weekend i flushed my radiator and i did the transmission differential and gasket/ strainer (thanks to the howtos here on tn) and everything went good. now for the issue, i notice my alternator is starting to wine =x now i have a couple of pretty powerful amps in the back of that thing for my sub and speakers =) and i was reading on here before and i read something about being able to use other toyota alternators in the camry that put out more amps. witch spec cars/trucks are they from that will fit right into my 98 camry. how many amps does the normal alternator put out? thanks everyone for there help =P


oh and i forgot to mention its the 4 =P

[Jimnist]

I think i saw someone mention that alternators from landcruisers might fit. But i'm unsure of the bmodel years.

[FLIP K1DD]

why not just get an alternator for your specific car & model that puts out more amps? at least then youll know it will fit perfectly. go here, http://www.maniacelectricmotors.com/

i think stock alternators are between 60-80amps, if your kickn over 1000watt amps your really gonna need an alternator that can keep up with the battery drainage. like a 130amp alternator. if anybody tells you get a capacitor, theyre wrong for this situation. capacitors are for more bump basically (if your car can already handle it).

[chronoti]

it was the highlander, check like the 2002 2.4l.

[Manny1337]

thanks for that site flipkid. are they are serious selling? as like can i buy from them and not get riped off?

i found this one http://www.maniacelectricmotors.com/hiou140ampal17.html

130 amps should be enough to take the strain off it and keep the lights from dimming =P

[FLIP K1DD]

thanks for that site flipkid. are they are serious selling? as like can i buy from them and not get riped off?

yea theyre legit. got that site from word of mouth through my friends here where i live

[Manny1337]

sounds good. thanks for the help man. now i can power my audioque 1000w rms amp/sub setup with my polks and infinity amp without dimming or wining

[FLIP K1DD]

well it would resolve alot of the problem..you might need a better battery (if you dont have one already) yellow top is perferred. and pretty much you'd be good after that..now if you want the full potential of your amp get the big 3 wire upgrade and capacitor plus small amps for your car speakers

[Manny1337]

i dont have the best battery in the world but its not bad. i already did the big 3 i dont really believe in capacitors =P and i already have the amp for the car speakers

[CROYCE992]

did you end up getting the high output alternator off that website? I am currently thinking about swapping a Highlander alternator in for mine sometime within the next few months. It seems like the early 2000 model ones particularly 01-02 are the ones that I am gonna have to look for that are a direct swap. anybody have any info on this or have done this already?

[Manny1337]

i did buy the alt and it works. but its only 130 amps at like 3k i believe. its not too strong =(

[CROYCE992]

Originally Posted by Manny1337

i did buy the alt and it works. but its only 130 amps at like 3k i believe. its not too strong =(

the stock one on my car is about 70 amps so this would be a significant upgrade to go to 130. Although for a high output alternator it is cheap in its pricing, i know I can get a highlander one for around 70 off of a wrecked one with as low as 70k miles. how is the build quality? any problems?



does anyone know what is the latest model highlander i can get the alternator off of and be a direct swap?

[Manny1337]

honestly its alright but id go for the toyota oem highlander one.

[LUVLEXUS101]

Could be a ground loop