Alternator is goin out.. Need a new one stat!

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  1. Jul 4, 2012 at 11:27 PM #1
    01f1502wd

    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    Those of you who have replaced ur alt what did you go with? I would like to upgrade mine to somethig that can handle my lights and sound system. My current one i believe is the stock one that came with the truck, I also have the tow package so its already got a beefed up alt i believe


    And boom goes the dynamite.
     
  2. Jul 4, 2012 at 11:31 PM #2
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    If you want a badass alt get a mechman alternator.. it'll definitely put out all the power you need for all your accessories

    Their kinda pricey though


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  3. Jul 5, 2012 at 12:38 AM #3
    TFIDDLE

    TFIDDLE VEEEE TEn

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    mechman ftw
     
  4. Jul 5, 2012 at 7:04 AM #4
    Roush PSD Interceptor

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    Mechman, Knoxville, TN:
    $449 for a 270 amp 6G for the PSD.
    Most I looked @ were $449 with a 2 year warranty.
    :surrender:
     
  5. Jul 5, 2012 at 7:33 AM #5
    01f1502wd

    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    Whats the out put of a stock one and one of these mechman ones?


    And boom goes the dynamite.
     
  6. Jul 5, 2012 at 8:25 AM #6
    Roush PSD Interceptor

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    Autopartwarehouse site says OE output is 130amp.

    Mechman is 270 amp $449

    DB Electrical in Gray, TN has three levels.

    160 amp $197
    200 amp $219
    220 amp $259
    one year warranty.

    vs your local auto parts store stock output
    with a limited lifetime warranty
    around or over $100

    Adding a remote bridge rectifier will make an alternator less prone to burn up.
    http://www.alternatorparts.com/quicktifier-remote-bridge-rectifier.html

    $109 for 210 amp
    $149 for 420 amp

    The "quicktifier" does not add amperage but adds
    another set of rectifiers making the output more stable
    under larger loads.
     
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  7. Jul 5, 2012 at 9:31 AM #7
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    that or find an old F-350 emergency truck in the junk yard and pull that alt.
     
  8. Jul 5, 2012 at 10:05 AM #8
    01f1502wd

    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    would the pulleys swap?

    Im going to chat with my buddy who works at o reillys to see what kind of hookup I can get with his discount.
     
  9. Jul 5, 2012 at 10:36 AM #9
    Roush PSD Interceptor

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    Most 6-7 rib pulleys can be swapped
    between similar case style alternators.

    I used to swap the pulleys at the auto parts
    store for customers. I did come across a couple
    alternators that the impact gun would not take
    the pulley nut off even with penetrating oil.

    Not to say that it's gonna be a guaranteed pulley swap.
     
  10. Jul 7, 2012 at 6:50 PM #10
    01f1502wd

    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    can I put a 250A on my truck? just bolt it up and its good or would Ineed to do anything to make it work?
     
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