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Old 03-13-2004, 02:03 PM
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Ok, i need a new alternator. What's differance between a 95 and 130 amp? Is it worth getting a 130 am one?
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Old 03-13-2004, 09:55 PM
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yes....if you have a few large amps it is needed also when you add a electric fan it help and with the 130 you can use the underpullys with no ill affects
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Old 03-14-2004, 12:07 AM
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35 amps additional output power. you don't need a bigger one unless you have a big load of additional stereo stuff using up a lot of power. more amps is just more load on the motor and unless you really need it, stay with the 95 amp unit.
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Old 03-14-2004, 12:17 AM
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Its not really a matter of more amps its when those amps start to come in and at what rpm.

Usually the reason (NOT ONLY THE EXTRA AMPS) that the aftermarket alternators are so good is because they put out more power earlier.Thats one reason that when you run under drives that it doesnt really effect the output.
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Old 03-14-2004, 01:23 PM
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yep..like I said.....and fords seen to run better with the extra amp down low with a ton of mods due to it's electrical system..my car is proof of this
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