High Output Alternator

[SVXMAN2001]

I purchased a Maniac high output alternator (with lifetime warranty) from www.maniacelectricmotors.com over a year ago and am now getting to the point of installing.

---little bit of background---

I had read on the forum the upgraded wiring configurations necessary to install this alternator and felt comfortable at the time of completing the task. I felt that a high output alternator would be needed b/c i have a custom audio system which includes a 12in sub and amp, figured the additional resources needed to supply this system would not be met with the stock alternator.

Having said that, my audio system has performed flawlessly for the past year with the stock alternator. No issues whatsoever. Which leads me to believe that a high out put alternator is not necessary.

Fast forward to two days ago. I spoke with Christian from Maniac alternators and they are unwilling to exchange my high output alternator with a stock rebuilt. Frustrating, but understandable. The alternator has sat in my closet, in the same box it was shipping in, for the past year never used. But it is over a year, so I get the place not willing to refund.

I explained my concerns to Christian and that I don't think a high output alternator is necessary given my circumstances. She assured me that I could use the high output alternator without doing any of the upgraded wiring configurations. That the car would run fine. She added that some people upgrade their wiring, however it is not necessary. Is this true?