06 Chevy HHR alternator/power ?'s Can my car handle the system? PLEASE HELP!!!!
#11
I don't believe rebuilding the alternator from an HHR for more output is an option. Unlike older alternators, the HHRs has an adjustable output. When it senses a low battery condition it can bump the output voltage to charge a battery quicker. This smart charge circuit will limit how much current the alternator can put out.
#12
Hey, I'm less than anoob, when it comes to this stuff....
No, not by changing the output cord. The rebuilders do something to the inside....more windings, diodes, or what ever. I had this done about 10 years ago. An alternator went out on a camping/tow vehicle. And I decided to have the original rebuilt in place of doing an over the counter exchange. The guy said for $3.00 more (at that time) he would buiild it for extra output (I think it was in the 160 amp range) And, all I can say is .....it would keep 2 batteries charged to capacity...to the day I sold the vehicle.
No, not by changing the output cord. The rebuilders do something to the inside....more windings, diodes, or what ever. I had this done about 10 years ago. An alternator went out on a camping/tow vehicle. And I decided to have the original rebuilt in place of doing an over the counter exchange. The guy said for $3.00 more (at that time) he would buiild it for extra output (I think it was in the 160 amp range) And, all I can say is .....it would keep 2 batteries charged to capacity...to the day I sold the vehicle.
Do you recommend any shop to do that kind of work? Sounds pretty risky, but it may not be, its just the first time i have hear something like that.
#13
I had to put a yellow top battery an 2 1.2 farad caps in to run my system..You can put the extra battery to the left of the stock battery and still have room for your spare tire..It will make a very big differance in the amount of power you have..Still every weekend I put the charger on a slow charge to keep them charged fully..
#14
Mach2 posted saying he doesn't believe this can be done because of the type of alternator that is now employed. And, that is probably a good reference.
However, I noticed by your signature, you are in the DFW area. Open the phone book and look for "auto electic". Consult a couple of them for POSSIBLE valid info.
#15
ok what do you suggest about this, a hyper voltage regulator?
http://store.allcityperformance.com/sunhyvorekit.html
http://store.allcityperformance.com/sunhyvorekit.html
#16
I am running 4 premier 3000 spl amps and two 3000 watt premier spl subs and a 780 pemier deck, I have to run 4 Yellow top batteries and had to upgrade my alternator to a higher output. Costly but worth it, dang worth it, i shattered my sunroof in comp.
#17
WOW, where did you get a h/o alternator?
#19
So SO Sad. After a few good months of happy use from my system, I am here to say don't change your factory alternator, the wiring in the hhr can not handle a 250 amp alternator. My car is now settin in a junk yard some where burnt to s crisp. If you are gonna do a system use capacitors, or install an extra 1 wire alternator ust for your extra batteries. Good news though. Allready startin on the new HHR.
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