[Felonious Cat Stalker]

If my alternator ever takes the big dirt nap I'm thinking of upgrading it to a more powerful unit that can handle a higher draw. So, a few questions -

Would it be necessary? I'll eventually be going with about 430 watt of lights (including headlights) out front and I'm concerned about the draw. The car won't be idling with this setup (The lights will cook if not shut off while standing for more than a few minutes).

Has anyone done it? Audio guys?

What types can be used?

The car is a 94 sentra XE 5 spd, 1.6L with air.

 

[ScarCrow28]

what the hell are you using for headlights??

i wish someone made the BMW halos for the B13.

 

[javierb14]

how much xtra current are you pulling? my old b13 with the oem alt @ 130K miles worked fine with an additional 25amp load on the cars electrical system.

 

[Felonious Cat Stalker]

I'm using stock lights (120 watts) but two sets of auxilary lights a set of fogs (110 watts total) and will be adding driving lights with the intention of going with 100 watts in each, about 430 total. I have them for night rallies. It may seem like overkill but they're great for zipping down cottage roads at 3am and really reduce eye strain.

I figure they'll draw over 35 amps when they're all run together.

 

[javierb14]

u could plug them in right now and test the system under full load.....i wouldnt want something to fail during a race.