username wrote:
Couple things you might want to do.

1.) Get a higher output alternator (100-110 amps should be fine, but
consider more if you have all power accessories)
2.) Not necessary but will help, get a yellow or red top battery,
Acura's use small batteries
3.) Consider adding a Capcitor in the mix

I am wondering if my Acura will accept a higher output Alternator?
Aren't the car's chips programmed for a certain amperage rate?
I'll ask the mechanic in the morning.

Thanks


"SHRED©" wrote in message
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I am on my 4th alternator in my 1991 Integra.
Napa autocare service centers are replacing them, under warranty,
until now.
They referred me to an auto-electric shop. This shop claims that my
car's
wiring is fine but the amplifier in my car is responsible for
destroying the
Napa alternators.

I have an Alpine MRD-F752 5ch (75wx4 and 250wx1) driving 4 PA DX6's
and a JL
Audio 12".

The mechanic at the auto-elec shop claims that he tested the amp
and it is
drawing between 50-80 amps!! This is a 60amp rated alternator so
with the
lights and A/C, etc..he claims the stereo is pushing it over the
edge.

Wait a minute...Watts divided by volts= amps.
325w / 12v = 27amps..right?

Why would that Alpine be reading so high?

Why do my headlight dim with the bass note thumps even when not
blasting?

I think it is a Napa alternator issue...as in junk.

I have to call them in the morning and let them know if I am going
to remove
the amplifier. Damn I'd hate to do that it sounds so sweet.

WTF can I do? I am scrambling for electrical answers I know little
of.

Why do my friends, in little Honda Civics and other vehicles, have
no
problems driving 500 watts with the stock alternators?

Thanks