160 amp alts...whos gott'em....

Green99GT · 07-27-2003, 08:27 PM

SO who has them and whos burned up ther eletrical system.....ive heard a few horror stories and was just wondering what the chances were....thanks...alos what do they put out at idle.....

bumpn_gt · 07-27-2003, 09:12 PM

I just picked up a 180 amp........i upgraded all my wires with 4 gauge wire to replace the stock. No problems yet.

SikMindz · 07-27-2003, 09:24 PM

I've had a 160 amp for about a week now with a 4 gauge and it's going fine.

BumpinGT · 07-27-2003, 09:27 PM

how would i higher output alternator burn up your electrical system??? your electrical system draws power from the alt....the alt doesnt just send all its power wherever it wants. If you heard any horror stories....its of blowing your alternator (which i have done). go with the high output alt...i wish i did.

Brendon · 07-27-2003, 11:38 PM

I've had the 160amp for quite a while now along with 4 guage connecting it to the battery. I'd say... maybe a year and a half. And probably 20,000 miles. No problems at all

silentalero · 07-28-2003, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bumpn_gt
I just picked up a 180 amp........i upgraded all my wires with 4 gauge wire to replace the stock. No problems yet.

where did you get the 180amp?

Green99GT · 07-28-2003, 07:21 AM

that sounds good...no i heard somewhere that the wiring got fried....maybe it was that little 10ga wire, anyone know what they do at idle?

GregFarz78 · 07-28-2003, 09:12 AM

If you upgrade the alt definitely upgrade the wiring...no sense in keeping that flimsy stock wiring upgrade it all to at lease 4 or 2 gauge.

daxx · 07-30-2003, 07:32 PM

If you upgrade the alternator wire to a 4 or 2 (or better still, 0) gauge wire, don't forget to upgrade the engine and battery grounds (engine -> frame and battery [-] -> frame) too. The charge circuit needs to be strong on both positive and negative sides. If not, all you do is transfer the restriction to a different place.

XDRKMANX · 08-20-2003, 07:16 PM

how did you upgrade your alt wire?

Brendon · 08-20-2003, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XDRKMANX
how did you upgrade your alt wire?

Run larger wiring from the alternator (there is a screw post with a nut on the back of the alternator... but the coil packs) to the positive terminal on the battery. It's as simple as that. Leave your stock wire connected.

MattBatt · 08-21-2003, 07:38 AM

where does that 10 ga wire go It isn't directly hooked up to the battery?

Mattcoool · 08-22-2003, 02:13 PM

Where did you get the 180 amp alternator, and is 160 amps enough to run quite a few electronic devices along with a 2000 watt stereo?

MattBatt · 08-30-2003, 04:11 PM

How easy was the 160 to put on it was made for the Grand Prix right?

Brendon · 08-30-2003, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MattBatt
How easy was the 160 to put on it was made for the Grand Prix right?

Nope, it's made for the 3400.

GTluver · 08-31-2003, 01:37 AM

i have it also (160 amp) and its not hard to install...take ur time and be carefull when removing the engine mount bolts...cuz that part is aluminum..... a little to much torque and they'll strip......not fun....it almost happened to me....and no no problems at all...i luv it....i got mine power coated.....

tbone · 08-31-2003, 02:30 PM

Where can us four bangers get bigger alt?

and what else would need to be done?

wire upgrade, Alternateor update,..... do i need brackets, fuses? anything?

Thanks

tbone · 08-31-2003, 02:35 PM

Where can us four bangers get bigger alt?

and what else would need to be done?

wire upgrade, Alternateor update,..... do i need brackets, fuses? anything?

Thanks

MattBatt · 08-31-2003, 07:04 PM

OK so I searched to no avail where did you get the 160 alt from I have an old link to a GrandPrix store. Thanks.

GTluver · 08-31-2003, 09:17 PM

heres where i bought mine......
afterthoughtsauto.com

powdercoating is available....good luck

07-27-2003, 08:27 PM	#1
Green99GT Worth The Trouble?? AKA: Justin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 825 Vehicle: 99gt	160 amp alts...whos gott'em.... SO who has them and whos burned up ther eletrical system.....ive heard a few horror stories and was just wondering what the chances were....thanks...alos what do they put out at idle..... __________________ 18" Chrome Kronix Virus, 1,500Watts(Focal/MTX),SLP & APOC, MSD,CAI,20/35% Tint,DRL, Underbodies (2), SVP Strobes(90watt), H&R, KYB,Blazers 100watt, ceramic pads, cross drilled/slotted rotors, debadged, custom HU Plate

07-27-2003, 09:12 PM	#2
bumpn_gt Got Low? AKA: Colin Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbus, Wisconsin Age: 39 Posts: 426 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	I just picked up a 180 amp........i upgraded all my wires with 4 gauge wire to replace the stock. No problems yet. __________________ No sponsors.....just 100% pure custom hand made happiness!

07-27-2003, 09:27 PM	#4
BumpinGT JMU Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Age: 36 Posts: 224 Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5	how would i higher output alternator burn up your electrical system??? your electrical system draws power from the alt....the alt doesnt just send all its power wherever it wants. If you heard any horror stories....its of blowing your alternator (which i have done). go with the high output alt...i wish i did. __________________ - BumpinGT - Email: gawrelsm@jmu.edu AIM: STEVESKI 07

07-27-2003, 11:38 PM	#5
Brendon Mmmmm, Pancakes AKA: Brendon Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 37 Posts: 179 Vehicle: Nothing	I've had the 160amp for quite a while now along with 4 guage connecting it to the battery. I'd say... maybe a year and a half. And probably 20,000 miles. No problems at all __________________ 1999 Grand Am Sold! http://www.n-body.net/registry/brendon/

07-28-2003, 07:21 AM	#7
Green99GT Worth The Trouble?? AKA: Justin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 825 Vehicle: 99gt	that sounds good...no i heard somewhere that the wiring got fried....maybe it was that little 10ga wire, anyone know what they do at idle? __________________ 18" Chrome Kronix Virus, 1,500Watts(Focal/MTX),SLP & APOC, MSD,CAI,20/35% Tint,DRL, Underbodies (2), SVP Strobes(90watt), H&R, KYB,Blazers 100watt, ceramic pads, cross drilled/slotted rotors, debadged, custom HU Plate

07-28-2003, 09:12 AM	#8
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	If you upgrade the alt definitely upgrade the wiring...no sense in keeping that flimsy stock wiring upgrade it all to at lease 4 or 2 gauge. __________________ My Pics

07-30-2003, 07:32 PM	#9
daxx GAGT - Member AKA: Melvyn Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 51 Posts: 130 Vehicle: 2006 Focus ZX4 SES	If you upgrade the alternator wire to a 4 or 2 (or better still, 0) gauge wire, don't forget to upgrade the engine and battery grounds (engine -> frame and battery [-] -> frame) too. The charge circuit needs to be strong on both positive and negative sides. If not, all you do is transfer the restriction to a different place. __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now. - Elwood Blues

08-20-2003, 07:16 PM	#10
XDRKMANX MY SECOND LOVE!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plainfield ,IL Age: 40 Posts: 125 Vehicle: 1999 GT	how did you upgrade your alt wire?

08-21-2003, 07:38 AM	#12
MattBatt I'm An Audio Monkey AKA: Matt Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orlando FL Age: 41 Posts: 1,015 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	where does that 10 ga wire go It isn't directly hooked up to the battery? __________________ My car is dieing My Website "Life's big problems include the words 'Indictment' or 'Inoperable'. Everything else is small stuff."

08-22-2003, 02:13 PM	#13
Mattcoool T/A Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: danbury Age: 37 Posts: 155 Vehicle: 2000 Silver T/A	Where did you get the 180 amp alternator, and is 160 amps enough to run quite a few electronic devices along with a 2000 watt stereo?

08-30-2003, 04:11 PM	#14
MattBatt I'm An Audio Monkey AKA: Matt Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orlando FL Age: 41 Posts: 1,015 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	How easy was the 160 to put on it was made for the Grand Prix right? __________________ My car is dieing My Website "Life's big problems include the words 'Indictment' or 'Inoperable'. Everything else is small stuff."

08-31-2003, 01:37 AM	#16
GTluver newest hobby... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 43 Posts: 1,038 Vehicle: 2000 GA GT1 Sedan	i have it also (160 amp) and its not hard to install...take ur time and be carefull when removing the engine mount bolts...cuz that part is aluminum..... a little to much torque and they'll strip......not fun....it almost happened to me....and no no problems at all...i luv it....i got mine power coated..... __________________ Siquio

08-31-2003, 02:30 PM	#17
tbone GAGT - Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Edmonton, Ab, Canada Posts: 129 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SE1 4dr	us 2.4 boys..... and girls Where can us four bangers get bigger alt? and what else would need to be done? wire upgrade, Alternateor update,..... do i need brackets, fuses? anything? Thanks

08-31-2003, 02:35 PM	#18
tbone GAGT - Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Edmonton, Ab, Canada Posts: 129 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SE1 4dr	us 2.4 boys..... and girls Where can us four bangers get bigger alt? and what else would need to be done? wire upgrade, Alternateor update,..... do i need brackets, fuses? anything? Thanks

08-31-2003, 07:04 PM	#19
MattBatt I'm An Audio Monkey AKA: Matt Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orlando FL Age: 41 Posts: 1,015 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	OK so I searched to no avail where did you get the 160 alt from I have an old link to a GrandPrix store. Thanks. __________________ My car is dieing My Website "Life's big problems include the words 'Indictment' or 'Inoperable'. Everything else is small stuff."

08-31-2003, 09:17 PM	#20
GTluver newest hobby... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 43 Posts: 1,038 Vehicle: 2000 GA GT1 Sedan	heres where i bought mine...... afterthoughtsauto.com powdercoating is available....good luck __________________ Siquio

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