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Old 03-06-2007, 04:23 AM   #1
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Question Alternator Advice Needed

I am in the market for a 140amp alternator. I was wondering what brand of alternators are you guys choices. I need a 140 amp because I am running dual electric fans. Thanks guys.
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Old 03-06-2007, 08:01 AM   #2
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As far as what brand i cant tell you that but i can tell you that a 140A is overkill i ran dual ele fans on an S10 i had a few years ago and i only had a 120A and it was plenty.

Now if your gonna have a large stereo sys then you may need the 140A.

I can also tell you no matter how high of an alt. you go with you will need to up grade your alt. charge cable to at least an AWG 4 for anything over a 120A.

I also put a 130A alt on my Tahoe i got it from ebay and all they do is overhaul Alternators & Starters i haven't had any problems with it yet and it's been on since May of '05.

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Old 03-06-2007, 09:31 AM   #3
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Re: Alternator Advice Needed

Trevino, that is who I was going to suggest also. They are over in Grand Prairie. My secretary's husband works over there.
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Old 03-06-2007, 09:53 AM   #4
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Re: Alternator Advice Needed

Thanks gentlemen, I am going to give them a call today.
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Old 03-06-2007, 10:59 AM   #5
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When you call, ask for Bobby, and tell him I sent you. I don't know if it will help, but it's worth a shot.
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