Alternator
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Has anybody changed out their alternator to a bigger amperage alternator or either run 2 alternators. I have a big stereo system and am interested in changing my electrical system for the demands of my stereo.
#2
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Zanesville oHIo
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You can get an alternator that will fit in the exact space as your old one. Try Excessive Amperage, HO alts, Ohio Generators. I currently have a 300 amp Ohio Gen alt and am about to make the brackets to run my stock one as well, that will run only the car. the 300 will be for my system.
What are you currently running in your truck that makes you want to upgrade???
What are you currently running in your truck that makes you want to upgrade???
#3
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hamilton, Ohio
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i've ordered my 200 amp H.O alt., so in about a week i will have mine. For big big stereo's it's a must. BTW what are you running?
#4
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I have around 2000 watts between my 2 amps. 800 watt 4 channel and 1200 watt sub amp.
#5
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About what does a highoutputalternator cost. Funds are kinda limited right now.
#6
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a 200 amp alt should be fine.
#7
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Location: Hamilton, Ohio
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usually between $300-$800 depending on what brand and what size you get
#8
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: St Catharines,Ontario
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What is a good guess as to what size you need to get(alternator) Look in my photo album I think I need a better alternator but mine good so far.
#9
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I would upgrade to at least a 200 amp alt, those ma audio amps are very very power hungry.
#10
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: St Catharines,Ontario
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Thanx Hillbilly figured I would need about that much. Anyone know where to get one on this side of the border. Sorry for hijacking




