Alternator and Battery Question

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yogi_stvl

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I recently upgraded to a 140 amp Powermaster alternator and I was wondering if i should upgrade to a thicker battery wires. Also i was wondering if someone could tell me the benefits of having an Optima red top compared to just a regular die hard battery and if it's really necessary.

 

302RollinHard

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if you are running the 140A alt off of the stock pair of black with orange stripe wires, I would recommend you stop running it that way immediately as it poses a fire hazard. Those two wires aren't sized properly to carry that current load. You should run a 4 gauge fused power wire from the charging stud to the corresponding post on the starter solenoid.
Do a search for alternator upgrade and you will find much information.

 

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Yeah the car isn't running yet. There are sooo many threads to look through for alternator upgrades.

 

HISSIN50

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yogi_stvl said:

Yeah the car isn't running yet. There are sooo many threads to look through for alternator upgrades.

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See the alternator thread in the Useful Tech sticky at the top of the forum page. I have always found Jrichker's posts to be the most concise regarding the upgrade (one of his good ones is in that thread).

Good luck.

 

Shakerhood

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As far as Battery Cables, I bought a complete set of Police Mustang Stuff. When I get around to doing my Alt and Buying a New Battery I will install them.