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Re: Alternator amp size?
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2013, 06:08:28 PM »
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Get 140 Amp alternator for all the stuff you have running.

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Re: Alternator amp size?
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2013, 03:26:22 PM »
what kind of engine ??
 if 3.8 S/C direct bolt on 130+Amp is from GMC trucks,I did it on my . just change the pulley . forgot what year ,but Alternator rebuilders can tell you all info.


Sorry about that its a LS4 but I made my own alternator bracket so its not the factory configuration. It also is wired to use a 1 wire alternator and not the factory wiring....

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Re: Alternator amp size?
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2013, 01:58:51 PM »
what kind of engine ??
 if 3.8 S/C direct bolt on 130+Amp is from GMC trucks,I did it on my . just change the pulley . forgot what year ,but Alternator rebuilders can tell you all info.

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Alternator amp size?
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2013, 12:36:52 PM »
I think my alternator went out on my way to my office today. I have had this same 105amp (I think) chrome 1 wire alternator for a long time and used it on a few different cars so its no big deal.

I think I need to up the amps on a new alternator but have no idea how much I need. I currently have 3 electric fans and will have another on the a/c very soon. 2 stereo amps, electric fuel pump, engine/trans mangement, laptop (sometimes), GPS alarm,  and all the other normal electrical stuff.

Should I get something around 110amps, 140amps or more?
Thanks~