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Alternators

Started by Guest_biggnat79_* , Mar 04 2004 10:05 PM

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#1 Guest_biggnat79_*

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Posted 04 March 2004 - 10:05 PM

Looking for a good high output alternator that will power any future electrical additions I might eventually be able to afford. Any suggestions?

#2 Guest_Gunner_*

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Posted 05 March 2004 - 07:08 AM

well best place to go and people are going to yell at me for this but auto zone can tell you what the most powerfull and safest alternator you can put in your rig.

#3 kikenhorse

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Posted 05 March 2004 - 11:34 AM

I guess I am lucky . I have several alt. rebuilders in my area that have had a lot of experience and can tell how many amps are safe and will build to that for $1.00 an amp.
I recently priced a new alt. for my B2. The basic 65 amp was $139.00, he rebuilt mine to 100 amp for $100.00 ( Off vehicle).
100 Amps is lots for my B2 as I don't have a large stereo or a lot of off road lites.
Canadian prices.
Hope this is of some help.
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#4 Guest_tuffy_*

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Posted 10 March 2004 - 07:16 PM

you can go to your local salvage yard and they can look up your truck and tell you what ones will be a direct swap and what amperage there are DAVE

#5 Guest_biggnat79_*

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Posted 16 March 2004 - 11:44 AM

Ordered the 200 amp from motorcityreman.com Got it powdercoated red. Took a little grinding and a new bolt to get it in, but it looks and runs great. Now I can roll down my windows while idling and the engine wont die. Now all I have to do is replace the water pump and I will be able to start saving for the suspension and tires.

#6 Guest_fordtough199_*

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Posted 25 March 2004 - 09:35 PM

[FONT=Times][SIZE=7][COLOR=blue]Go to your local parts store, they ussually have great warranties. You can never have too much alternator. I run a 140amp i dont have to worry with all my lights and stuff.

#7 Guest_mansquirt86_*

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Posted 25 March 2004 - 10:56 PM

try taking a look at a powermaster alternator. They make a 200amp one if you really wanna go nuts.

#8 Ktomek06

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Posted 26 March 2004 - 05:18 AM

Ebay has them...geez that website has everything!

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#9 Justshootme84

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Posted 26 March 2004 - 12:27 PM

Don't forget to use a thivker gauge wire fro mthe alt ot the battery so you don't burn nothin' up. One of the Summit Racing catalogs has a great write-up on laternators!!

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