With my upcoming system upgrades I don't think the 105 amp stock alternator is going to make it. I already think I am having issues when I have the seat heaters on, the headlights on and my fogs on with heater going full blast. Can't wait to see what will happen when I am running my computer and start upgrading my sound system... So I am looking to upgrade my alternator at this point. I would like to go with a 200+ amp alternator and have no clue what place to start looking for them.
I know from past training OEM alternators are rated cold for amps.. When warm most OEM alternators are more like half the rating due to losses in the system. Aftermarket alternators generally can put out significantly more especially if they use an external regulator. I HAVE a 130 hot rated alternator but it was for an LT1 equipped caprice and I don't believe it will line up. And with my planned up grades I am thinking a 200+ amp alternator would be a better choice.
I want to keep it stock looking so I don't need chrome or anything fancy.
Rodney
I know from past training OEM alternators are rated cold for amps.. When warm most OEM alternators are more like half the rating due to losses in the system. Aftermarket alternators generally can put out significantly more especially if they use an external regulator. I HAVE a 130 hot rated alternator but it was for an LT1 equipped caprice and I don't believe it will line up. And with my planned up grades I am thinking a 200+ amp alternator would be a better choice.
I want to keep it stock looking so I don't need chrome or anything fancy.
Rodney