Old Feb 21, 2006 | 06:35 AM
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Default Higher power alternator - do I need to upgrade cables?

I just bought 135amp alternator for my 95 Civic, because I have a feeling that my OEM one is dying with 143k miles on it. My question is, do I need to upgrade wires that are going from the alternator to the battery, since the stock alternator is only rater at 65amp?

Also, what kind of advantage will I have with the higher power alternator? I don't have a monster sound system or anything, but with the stock alternator my dashboard light are dimming when I put the headlights or AC on - I hope it will improve with the new one
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