Fonzie

I am in the market for a high output alternator and from reading other threads i heard that it robs power! How much? is it a noticable diffference?

Kronn 98SH

I'm guessing this is because of a somewhat large audio system? I've never heard of high-output alternators robbing power from the motor.

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1991 Prelude Si - sold
1989 Accord DX - impounded
1998 Prelude SH - totaled on 3/29/12
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Fonzie

Yes, I have a audio system, I wouldnt call it large, but its sufficient. My headlights dim when i take my foot off the accelerator, and i have to get a jump every week or so. i bought 2 batteries already so i am going with a bigger alternator!

Kronn 98SH

If you don't have a large system, there's really no reason for this. Are you sure the alternator isn't bad? Have you checked all connections? I had a similar situation and thought it was my alternator. However, it turned out to be the terminal socket.

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1988 Prelude S - victim of an 80mph backflip
1991 Prelude Si - sold
1989 Accord DX - impounded
1998 Prelude SH - totaled on 3/29/12
2006 CRF150F - sold
2006 YZ250F - sold