alternator question

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MattTheBat83

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• May 22, 2007

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what amps do the stock alternator put out at idle? i was thinking of going with something maybe like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD...8QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33573QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
the only thing im worried about is its a direct fit not the 3g upgrade. what should i do?

 

bobbyd

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• May 22, 2007

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I think that its still the same installation as if it was a 3g alt. if im not mistaking. you will still need to run a 4gauge wire and y split the stock alt cables.

 

bloopbloob

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• May 22, 2007

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i think somewhere around 65 A stock

 

glowstang93

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• May 22, 2007

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It does look like a direct replacement using the factory wiring harness. However, the factory wiring harness is not capable of handling 140 amps, it was only made for the stock 95 amp alternator. This unit looks like it would be a bigger headache than just converting to a 3G. Not sure what you would do to up the wiring for that stock plug (2 orange/black wires and 1 white/black wire).

 

HISSIN50

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• May 23, 2007

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I'd PM the guy for more info if you're set on that.

Anthony's concern and advice is excellent.


Good luck.

 

Georgie

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• May 23, 2007

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the 3G is easy man...u just need a file( with some patience ) or a grinder... and the wireing instructions come with the alternator kit...I got my #g alt from PA performance, and the instalation took me 1 hour and man does that thing charge!!