98AcuraCLpimp

the 180 amp alternator that i got says that you have to upgrade the wiring from the batery to alternator or stater to 4 guage wire....is this correct...if so do i run the wire directly from the battery to the alternator or what?
thanks

97Acura3.0CL

i responded to your PM

i hope i could help

dragon084

let us know how this turns out W/ pix and the works -

good luck, and dont fry anything

97Acura3.0CL

the alt works fine, ive had one for 2+ years

the stock wiring worked fine for me

i dont know why you need pics, its jus a alternator, the only thing different i think the pulley is a little smaller but not by much but i dont have the old one so i cant remember

Hobo

um... if you are going to draw near the 180 amp rating id choose larger wiring... i opted for two 4 gauge wires directly from the alternator to the pos batt post.

dragon084

how much did ya'll drop on these larger alts.

proaudio22

If you have a stock car, then stock wiring is fine. The only thing you need to upgrade would be what draws the higher current. The stock fuse panel can't, b/c it's fused at 100amps - and the wire that goes to it from the alternator is fine for that. Only thing that can draw the extra power is an aftermarket stereo. However, unless you have a huge stereo that pulls more than 100amps, you shouldn't need to upgrade the wiring to the batt (4ga I believe). If you have a stereo that needs more than 100amps, you prob need a bigger alternator than 180.

ShibbyDevil

hey... i neglected to put a cap on my car at first and apparently the current draw was enough to completely fry the first 8 inches of the wire going from the alt to the fuse block.

98AcuraCLpimp

"a cap"??

fizzle

I ran all my major engine wiring with 1/0 gauge wiring. I wont have to worry about insufficient wiring for a while

dragon084

audio capacitor

dragon084

i need to do something about my car.

it shakes when i come off the brakes, the lights pulsate.

i just baught a rebuilt alt