suggestions for new alternator and battery - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pete29 · 02-08-2009, 04:55 PM

i'm needin to upgrade my alternator in my 72 chevy 3/4 ton with 350 because i'm putting subs and an amp in it. I'm wanting to get an internal regulated one with the one wire hookup i think. I was hopin to get like a 140 amp alternator to power every thing because its a big amp. Should i get a different battery to, cause i've heard its a good idea with that big of alternator

Andy4639 · 02-08-2009, 05:37 PM

I would post this over in the Audio area. You will get more help on what you need.
Yes go with a bigger alternator but a 3 wire is better I think than the one wires in my opinion. Here are a few links for you, the first explains the mod for alternator.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=111

This could help to.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=64

manimal · 02-08-2009, 05:59 PM

cs130 or cs144. There are many write-ups for this. Check the FAQs. I can do a step by step if you need it. Good Luck.
-Lance

fixit-p · 02-08-2009, 10:50 PM

I would go with a delco 12 si its good for 94 amps also check out mad electrical http://madelectrical.com/electricalt...hreewire.shtml

02-08-2009, 04:55 PM	#1
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	suggestions for new alternator and battery i'm needin to upgrade my alternator in my 72 chevy 3/4 ton with 350 because i'm putting subs and an amp in it. I'm wanting to get an internal regulated one with the one wire hookup i think. I was hopin to get like a 140 amp alternator to power every thing because its a big amp. Should i get a different battery to, cause i've heard its a good idea with that big of alternator

02-08-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: suggestions for new alternator and battery I would post this over in the Audio area. You will get more help on what you need. Yes go with a bigger alternator but a 3 wire is better I think than the one wires in my opinion. Here are a few links for you, the first explains the mod for alternator. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=111 This could help to. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=64 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-08-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: suggestions for new alternator and battery cs130 or cs144. There are many write-ups for this. Check the FAQs. I can do a step by step if you need it. Good Luck. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

02-08-2009, 10:50 PM	#4
fixit-p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yay Area CA Posts: 2,329	Re: suggestions for new alternator and battery I would go with a delco 12 si its good for 94 amps also check out mad electrical http://madelectrical.com/electricalt...hreewire.shtml



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