Bigger altenator???
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Bigger altenator???
Ive been wanting to put some lights on my roof rack, but I was wonedering if the stock altenator can hold up? If not, what would I need to do? Bigger altenator maybe?
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Originally Posted by bigpest88
Ive been wanting to put some lights on my roof rack, but I was wonedering if the stock altenator can hold up? If not, what would I need to do? Bigger altenator maybe?
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To figure out how many amps the lights require, use the equation amps X volts = watts. Two 60 watt lights will use 10 amps. I have had up to 3 sets of 55 watt lights on my truck and it was fine.
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Originally Posted by the_supernerd
To figure out how many amps the lights require, use the equation amps X volts = watts. Two 60 watt lights will use 10 amps. I have had up to 3 sets of 55 watt lights on my truck and it was fine.
I have a pair of 130W Hella 500's, they are awesome and super daylight bright, but they suck down about 11 Amps each, 22amps total. I upgraded to the 100 amp MR2 alternator a while back though to keep up with my electric fan.
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Originally Posted by mastacox
I upgraded to the 100 amp MR2 alternator...
My Mr. Alternator is junk and it's time to go.
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GM alternator swap for the win...
I have this on my list even if I don't do the SBC swap next year. This link gives the part number of a GM 105 amp alt:
http://www.toyotaoffroad.com/Article.../Chevy_Alt.htm
I saw a better writeup of this job, but I can't remember which forum it was on and I can't find it... I'll keep looking.
I have this on my list even if I don't do the SBC swap next year. This link gives the part number of a GM 105 amp alt:
http://www.toyotaoffroad.com/Article.../Chevy_Alt.htm
I saw a better writeup of this job, but I can't remember which forum it was on and I can't find it... I'll keep looking.
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Originally Posted by midiwall
And, how was that to do? Is it a drop or is there a bracket fab?
My Mr. Alternator is junk and it's time to go.
My Mr. Alternator is junk and it's time to go.
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The alternator isn't super cheap new, around $170, but you could theoretically search some junkyards if you felt up to it.
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This is the one I hope Santa brings for christmas! MWAaHAHAHA POWER!
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Originally Posted by LOCKnGO
This is the one I hope Santa brings for christmas! MWAaHAHAHA POWER!
A GM 200 amper is what I'll aim for!
Overkill? No such thing
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Originally Posted by mastacox
Yeeeesssss, excellent...
A GM 200 amper is what I'll aim for!
Overkill? No such thing
A GM 200 amper is what I'll aim for!
Overkill? No such thing
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Originally Posted by LOCKnGO
Overkill? My plans are to get a 2000 watt inverter, duel optimas and enough lights to turn street lights off at light. *EVIL LAUGH* ...oh yeah then someday a winch and.......
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Originally Posted by mastacox
LOL you might as well go for one of the on-board welding systems, they come with something like 500 amp ones I think... You can be a driving 150hp 6 Kilowatt generator !
Would that be overkill?
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Originally Posted by mastacox
The alternator isn't super cheap new, around $170, but you could theoretically search some junkyards if you felt up to it.
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I have 4 front AND 4 rear 100w aircraft lights, 2 - 450w amps for the stereo with 1 stock battery. The stock alt. will keep up with 4 lights on at once for about 20 min. then I start seeing a drop in the volt meter. Thats with the truck just idling and the a/c on. I am putting a hand throttle on this weekend so I can bring it up off idle if I need to.
Just my 2c
Just my 2c
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You might want to give this a try if you really want a good alternator. Not the cheapest out there but you get what you pay for. Mine was a direct fit, no mods at all. I run a winch, lights, 1000 watt inverter, Engel 45 cooler and lots of other junk and have never had a problem.
Just my views on what I've done.
http://www.excessiveamperage.com/
Just my views on what I've done.
http://www.excessiveamperage.com/
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