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06-29-2017, 09:20 PM | #1 |
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high output alternator of choice?
I need a higher output alternator than stock thanks to the return style fuel system, gauges, stereo etc... My understanding is stock is around 120 with so Im thinking anywhere from 160-200.
I know theres several out there - PA, mechman etc... any feedback on who tends to make the most reliable unit or has the best warranty backing it?
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06-30-2017, 01:01 AM | #2 |
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Have you thought about upgrading yours? I picked up the parts to upgrade my stock one to 200amp. Only down side is it needs a little more RPM to charge at idle.
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07-03-2017, 12:25 PM | #3 |
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Re: high output alternator of choice?
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07-03-2017, 12:53 PM | #4 |
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Re: high output alternator of choice?
I dont know a single thing about upgrading an alternator, got a link to the parts? how hard was it? Whats your idle RPM and how many volts are you seeing?
was talking to justin wheeler over at j2fabrication, he does the oem intercooler flow upgrades (bigger ports in and out etc...). It looks like he took over start n charge and supposedly doing a better job. His price on a 200amp unit with wire upgrade shipped is $400. It would be nice to support a small veteran owned business. His warranty is 1 year it looks like Mechman is about the same price and their site says 2 year warranty (no wiring upgrades included)
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07-04-2017, 01:37 AM | #5 |
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I think I have the link saved on my work computer. I can check after the holiday. It really wasn't that hard. In fact I replaced the voltage regulator in my old one after work today because I was bored.
If you get the upgrade kit it comes with new windings, bearings, rectifier, and regulator. The only "hard" part was soldering the windings to the rectifier. But I have a good soldering iron at work. I ended up replacing the rotor as well just to have it all new. All parts were under $200. My current idle is set at 750rpm. My idle voltage is around 12. I think if I installed my 4lb lower I'd be good. FWIW, I had a local shop upgrade the alternator on my 01 to 200amp. I had the stock 8 rib pulley and an ATI 12% crank pulley. Never had charging issues with it. Misspelling brought to you by Tapatalk
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07-06-2017, 10:34 AM | #6 |
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Re: high output alternator of choice?
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07-06-2017, 12:52 PM | #7 | |
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Re: high output alternator of choice?
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https://www.aspwholesale.com/upgrade-kit-fd-p6206.html I couldn't link the list, so I snagged a screenshot. 2004Mach1MTlist.jpg
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07-06-2017, 01:15 PM | #8 | |
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07-14-2017, 10:35 PM | #10 | |
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Did you have to upgrade the wiring to the alternator?
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07-15-2017, 05:08 PM | #11 |
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Re: high output alternator of choice?
I did upgrade the size gauge wire from the trunk mounted battery kit, but it was not required for the factory wiring with battery still in engine compartment.
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Nice!
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