bigger alternator?
09-15-2005, 01:16 AM
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bigger alternator?
i have a 1989 mustang GT convertible, and I was wondering if maybe I should get a bigger alternator from Powermaster. Right now I have the stock alternator. My mods are in my signature, plus I am getting ready to add the MSD 6A ignition with TFI Coil. I have a Kenwood CD player, but no major amplifier or big speakers. My car has everything power (power top, power locks, power windows, etc.) Do you think my stock alternator is fine or should I get like a 100amp or 140amp alternator?
09-15-2005, 01:36 AM
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RE: bigger alternator?
The bigger the better. I know if yours is as bad as mine, if I try to roll down two windows at a time you can watch the power level (battery gauge thing) go down. It sucks, the factory alt. isn't enough, maybe I just need to replace mine though.
09-15-2005, 01:44 AM
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RE: bigger alternator?
well my current alternator is less than a year new, but it is a stock rebuild. So will I be fine with my current alternator for a while, or should I upgrade as soon as possible. Will my current alternator be able to handle my car after I add the new ignition?
09-15-2005, 02:50 AM
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RE: bigger alternator?
i have the PA performance 140 amp altenator from 50 resto it works great, my headlights are brighter. it seemed that everytime my subs hit the lights would dim, and everyone always asks me if its supercharged because the altenator has a whine to it.. it's funny
09-15-2005, 11:02 AM
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RE: bigger alternator?
IN THE CASE OF ALTERNATORS....BIGGER IS BETTER ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE ADDING EXTRA AUDIO EQUIPMENT. JUST LOOK HOW THE CARS HAVE PROGRESSED. AS FORD ADDDED BETTER STEREO EQUIPMENT TO STOCK MUSTANGS, THE STOCK ALTERNATOR BECAME BIGGER.
09-15-2005, 10:09 PM
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RE: bigger alternator?
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i have the PA performance 140 amp altenator from 50 resto it works great, my headlights are brighter. it seemed that everytime my subs hit the lights would dim, and everyone always asks me if its supercharged because the altenator has a whine to it.. it's funny
i have the PA performance 140 amp altenator from 50 resto it works great, my headlights are brighter. it seemed that everytime my subs hit the lights would dim, and everyone always asks me if its supercharged because the altenator has a whine to it.. it's funny
if it just fits right in, no fabrication needed, i'm definitely getting one.
