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Old 10-25-2008, 03:52 PM
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Default Need new alternator with 500watt amp?
Will I need to replace my alternator to run my new 500watt Alpine amp?

If so, which one would you recommend?
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Old 10-25-2008, 04:14 PM
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i highly doubt that you would need to do that
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No, you're good. Unless you have 2 1000w and you're running 2+ 15" 's, you're stocker will rock anything (to an extent).
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Thanks for the info guys, I must of misunderstood one of the stickies, thanks for confirming that.
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Yea for only a 500watt amp I couldnt imagine you having any problems with your stock alternator!
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