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Old 12-06-2006, 06:51 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ganoid View Post
170 amp drop in for $180 seems like a good deal.

High output alt on 4x4wire
Guys - for our applications, you REALLY need to focus on the low RPM output. It is possible this "mighty" 170A alternator only does 20A at idle, just like the stock one, and then you're still running out of power.
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