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Higher Amp Alternator

Old Dec 18, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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you can get a powermaster in 140amps as well for that extra bit

of juice



if I was only going to get the 100amp one I would just get a FD one I suppose.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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Phinsup, I would just take it to a local alternator shop and have it rebuilt to put out more juice, and usually it will put out more than 100amps if you go this route.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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Hmm, wonder if I should pick up a used one on ebay and have it re-wound. My cost on the powermaster is $80, i am having issues picturing the mounting procedure though LOL I like to have **** figured out before i buy it if that makes any sense.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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Alternator shop said they can't boost the FC alternator.



The FD alt's are fuggin pricy.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by phinsup' date='Dec 18 2003, 04:27 PM
Hmm, wonder if I should pick up a used one on ebay and have it re-wound. My cost on the powermaster is $80, i am having issues picturing the mounting procedure though LOL I like to have **** figured out before i buy it if that makes any sense.
Ok, take a drive out to my house and we'll do it. It should only cost you about $200 in gas.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by phinsup' date='Dec 18 2003, 05:09 PM
Alternator shop said they can't boost the FC alternator.



The FD alt's are fuggin pricy.
Now Rob can't say I was lying.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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I have an FD alternator in my FC and let me tell you it gives my car plenty of juice. It's especially handy because I have a crappy Sears Diehard Gold battery and the previous owner took out the stereo. I can drive around at night with my lights on no problem.





err, sorry for the worthless post. I'm actually putting a system in this weekend, i'll let you know how ti goes.
Old Dec 19, 2003 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dramon_Killer' date='Dec 18 2003, 11:50 PM
I have an FD alternator in my FC and let me tell you it gives my car plenty of juice. It's especially handy because I have a crappy Sears Diehard Gold battery and the previous owner took out the stereo. I can drive around at night with my lights on no problem.





err, sorry for the worthless post. I'm actually putting a system in this weekend, i'll let you know how ti goes.
Die Hard Gold is one of the best batteries out there, or do you mean

yours is really old??



Phins- your alternator shop steeeenks.
Old Dec 19, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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i called 3 and my buddy's dad owns an electric motor shop. All said no.
Old Dec 19, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by phinsup' date='Dec 19 2003, 05:48 PM
i called 3 and my buddy's dad owns an electric motor shop. All said no.
they all steenk then



apex got his upgraded locally no problem

stop being scared of the powermaster, its easy to install

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