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Old 05-05-2005, 11:31 PM
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Default Need a Alternator

Well I installed underdrive pullies a few weeks ago and got a Optima Battery and now when I am driving at night my stereo is on, stock stereo and lights and fog lights are on and at a light or stop sign My lights and dash lights go dim untill I start again what size alternator should I get I am leaving the stereo system alone so what do you all think?
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Old 05-05-2005, 11:47 PM
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The mustang 5.0s will do that with normal size pullies, much less an underdrive pulley

Go with the 130 amp alt and no lower. You will be happy with that
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Old 05-06-2005, 01:03 AM
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I agree either a 130 or a 160. Are you planning on upgrading to an electric fan sometime?
Plan for the future.
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