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Weasel Diesel · 06-12-2012, 06:30 PM

They can come in 55A and on up. The harder the amp load the tighter the magnetic field ( which generates heat ). I'd run at least 80A min with cooling fans, plus goodies. If you got a thumpty Bumpty stereo, 100A may be for you.

06-12-2012, 06:30 PM	#5
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: Alternator hot They can come in 55A and on up. The harder the amp load the tighter the magnetic field ( which generates heat ). I'd run at least 80A min with cooling fans, plus goodies. If you got a thumpty Bumpty stereo, 100A may be for you.