08 Yaris 'S' Turbo Build

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by scarsofcarma

So I went for a test drive. The Haltech has a special 'diagnostic screen' that lets you observe all the data you want at the same time.

We didn't have any issues pop up with the DBW but I did notice the battery voltage started to get real low. I was only reading about 12V out of the battery and 12.6 out of the alternator.

I replaced the alternator recently with another OEM and I just replaced the battery again today. I'll have to keep an eye on that in case there are draws somewhere. I'm also curious if there are any ways to upgrade the alternator?

Here in my area of SoCal, there's a local alternator shop that, in addition to providing replacement/rebuilt alternators, will upgrade an OEM alternator to provide more juice. They position it as a good option for people with aftermarket audio systems with power drawing amplifiers, or other added power needs. If I remember correctly, they wanted something like $280 to beef my Yaris alternator up. I don't remember how much of an added power boost it would provide, but could find out with a phone call.

[scarsofcarma]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Here in my area of SoCal, there's a local alternator shop that, in addition to providing replacement/rebuilt alternators, will upgrade an OEM alternator to provide more juice. They position it as a good option for people with aftermarket audio systems with power drawing amplifiers, or other added power needs. If I remember correctly, they wanted something like $280 to beef my Yaris alternator up. I don't remember how much of an added power boost it would provide, but could find out with a phone call.

Yeah that would be nice to know if you could find out.

Thanks!

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by scarsofcarma

Yeah that would be nice to know if you could find out.

Thanks!

Not a prob, I dug the link up for you. It's C.P. Generator Inc. in Fontana.

Hope it helps!