upgrade alternator??

[95 modified]

I'm gonna be running around 1400 watts of sound in my 4 dr civic soon. My system will consist of 1 kicker solobaric L5 10 in. (450 watts per voice coil) 900 watts total and 2 sets of Kenwood kfc-X1720P components 300 watts each. The amp I'm gonna be using to power the kicker solo baric is a 2 channel Rockford Fosgate 800 watt amp. The components will be powered by a 4 channel Rockford Fosgate 700 watt amp. Also I have a 3.0 farad cap for the system.
I was wondering if I would have to upgrade my alternator to a higher amp than the stock one is. I just don't want any problems some time down the road.

 

[eskateboarding7]

I would, definitely wouldnt hurt.

 

[95 modified]

anyone know where I can get an alternator w/ more amps??

 

[jhvalentim]

Hi,

I've sound system like yours, and had electrical's problems... I put an alternator of 160 amp (by ebay) and a big battery... Now is everything ok....

 

[95 modified]

Does anyone know what amp our stock alernator is? It will be easier to shop for this.

 

[Squad]

I think the stock alt on a 92-95 anyway is like 70 amps.

 

[eggyhustles]

you only need a new alternator once you start gettin to 1600+ watts...do the big 3 since it's cheap..if that doesn't work..invest in a good battery like optima or kinetic

 

[andrew256]

IDK what size alternator was on my 99/GSR swap but with an Optima red-top and 1500 watts, it did fine for three years until my ex-wife totaled it.