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Post by depreciationpit on May 29, 2005 19:51:25 GMT -5
I used to compete professionally in the car stereo industry. Made it to IASCA invitational world finals in 1999. However, I am wanting to install about 2000 watts of power with 3 amps on my truck. Has anyone had Alternator problems, wiring melting from the alternator, anything like that? want to know what I am getting into before the install.
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Post by mitsubishiL200 on Jul 1, 2005 12:39:12 GMT -5
Your alternator puts out about 175 amps- maybe less depending on factory options- if that helps you get started.
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Post by osmosis on Sept 27, 2005 22:21:06 GMT -5
Will installing a cap lessen the strain on your alternator?
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Post by ronab2k on Sept 28, 2005 1:16:14 GMT -5
I dont know how you got 175 amps, but the stock alternator amp rating for all trim models is 90 amps. Getting a refurb Mitsu alternators are rated around 85 amps.
Trucks that have towing packages installed usually get a bigger alternator between 110 and 140 amps...
If you're getting 175 amps, you must have paid big bucks for that sucker...
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Post by TrIgGeR on Sept 28, 2005 16:17:25 GMT -5
Will installing a cap lessen the strain on your alternator? No. Caps were not designed to aid in voltage problems. The only thing that can be done is purchasing a new battery(deep cycle) and upgrading the BIG 3. Next would be a High output alternator. Of course running 1/0 guage wire helps. |
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Post by fiyahfibun on Oct 25, 2005 12:34:59 GMT -5
trigger what are the big 3?
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Post by TrIgGeR on Oct 25, 2005 15:57:12 GMT -5
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Post by fiyahfibun on Oct 27, 2005 6:57:54 GMT -5
that alternator is in a tight spot though huh? did them all except that.
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Post by TrIgGeR on Oct 31, 2005 10:36:42 GMT -5
that alternator is in a tight spot though huh? did them all except that. Give it a shot. It's the more important of the 3 FYI. |
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Post by LB on Nov 4, 2005 10:00:24 GMT -5
The alternator on my truck it 85amps, and AFAIK its the original one.
If you want a bigger alternator you could probably get one from one of the new 3.8l motors. They have 125amps I beleive. Or there is a guy selling one on ebay 175amps refurbed for a good price.
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