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Originally Posted by secondchance
I’m no expert on the subject but during my research, I learned that Powermaster offered 200 amp conventional amatory style alternator. Other option was what are referred to as “hair pin” winding stator design.
Hair pin style alternators seems to be Denso units adopted to CNCed housing cut to fit mounting meant for GM CS144 alternators.
Quality Power Alternator offers up to 320 amp and DC Powerunit max is 270 amp.
Also, alternator performance is most critical at idle. All being equal, hair pin types are capable of higher output at low rpm compared to conventional winding type by design. I believe, in the world of alternator, idle definition is not 800 but more like 1,300 or so.
Lastly, if you are planning on adding subwoofers and high output amp/amps, I recommend splicing in amplifier capacitor. With sudden load demand from bass amp, I don’t think, could be met even with 320 amp rated alternator and most likely make lighting dim momentarily. No major concern but just irritating.
I went with Quality Power unit primarily because QP offers conversion connector whereas DC Power does not.
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I did plan to use a capacitor for the stereo system. The Power Alternator was the 320 I was looking at. If I cant find anything larger that's what I'll end up with.
I plan to run a dual battery setup as well with the second AUX battery being a lithium Ion because those can be discharged all the way and then recharged without an issue. I can also install it inside the passenger cargo storage and add more weight to the center of the car, which most of my mods will do anyway. The stereo amps will be mounted behind the passenger seat as well.