Been a while since posting on this forum so here goes…

I have a 2000 Accord 2.3L with a 660 watt RMS system. Powering with two Odyssey PC1500 batteries (6 years old) and 150 amp alternator (7 years old) from alterstart (eBay seller).

Stock alternator is 80 amps so back then I decided to upgrade. Now I've been reading that rewound alternators do not perform in the long run although the one I have is still going strong…

Realizing that two batteries is not needed for this wattage I am uninstalling the second battery

I'm probably due to replace both the battery and alternator. Big 3 has been completed

My choices
1) Used OEM battery from local wrecker $30
2) Brand new OEM battery from USA $200 shipped
3) New rebuilt (rewound) eBay 165 amp alternator $160 shipped
4) Brand new OhioGen alternator $350 plus shipping

I don't need to worry about duties or taxes because I'll be picking them up directly from the USA

Help and opinions please!

 

With that amount of rms I would go with the 165 amp alt, and any decent batery, unless you plan to upgrade your system over 1000 watts rms.

 

No I'm keeping at this amount of wattage. Very happy with it. Just came back from the shop and got the second battery uninstalled. My 7 year 150 amp alternator is charging my 6 year Odyssey beautifully. Hooked it up to a tester and everything was still good!

 

That's awesome, saves you some money.