Will my stock alternator handle this?

Akina · 05-27-2008, 12:43 PM

Hey lighting gurus! I'm currently running my normal JDM headlights, stock foglights, and an aftermarket subwoofer with amplifier (Basslink II w/ 4SC). I also have a bunch of smaller accessories, like a GPS and MattJK screen- but I doubt they have much bearing on this.

Now here's the question: I'm about to put on 2 Hella 1000's and 2 Hella 500's; with the stock alternator and an Optima Red Top battery, will I have any trouble? Will I be able to run my subwoofer and all 8 lights at the same time without any negative effects to either?

Thanks in advance everyone!

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subaru3169 · 05-28-2008, 05:04 AM

get a beefier alt

Akina · 05-28-2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subaru3169

get a beefier alt

Any recommendations on what I should look at? What will fit in mines place?

ProdriveDreams · 05-28-2008, 12:26 PM

If i remember correctly you will have to either get an alternator from either a legacy/outback H6 with corresponding harness as i BELIEVE they have a bigger alternator. I'm pretty sure no one makes a HO alternator for our cars... you could always take it to a specialty shop and have it rewound to a higher rating.

05-27-2008, 12:43 PM	#1
Akina Scooby Newbie Member#: 51785 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Charles, MO Vehicle: 2003 WRX	Will my stock alternator handle this? Hey lighting gurus! I'm currently running my normal JDM headlights, stock foglights, and an aftermarket subwoofer with amplifier (Basslink II w/ 4SC). I also have a bunch of smaller accessories, like a GPS and MattJK screen- but I doubt they have much bearing on this. Now here's the question: I'm about to put on 2 Hella 1000's and 2 Hella 500's; with the stock alternator and an Optima Red Top battery, will I have any trouble? Will I be able to run my subwoofer and all 8 lights at the same time without any negative effects to either? Thanks in advance everyone! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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05-28-2008, 05:04 AM	#2
subaru3169 Scooby Guru Member#: 55252 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: i know, i regret it too Vehicle: * pullup bar *	get a beefier alt

05-28-2008, 12:26 PM	#4
ProdriveDreams Scooby Specialist Member#: 146819 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston / Ipswich, MA Vehicle: '02 WRB VF-39'd WRX W/06 STi Drivetrain swap	If i remember correctly you will have to either get an alternator from either a legacy/outback H6 with corresponding harness as i BELIEVE they have a bigger alternator. I'm pretty sure no one makes a HO alternator for our cars... you could always take it to a specialty shop and have it rewound to a higher rating.