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Metal Twister
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« on: August 30, 2010, 12:46:55 PM »
How big of alternator is big enough...
Im going to have to be replacing the alternator on the Hippo and was wondering how many amps is enough for all the extra things associated with off roading. Any first hand experience with amprage size and makes. Ideas as to what model Chevy to find a heavy duty alternator from. 
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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2010, 01:07:15 PM »
I would think a 130a is fine for normal stuff.  If you have 10 100w lights, a 1000w stereo, or some other heavy amp draw kind of stuff you could go 220a.
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2010, 04:07:36 PM »
early 90's Caddy Deville have the cs144 which is the swap we did on chiefs.  Pretty sure thats 140 amp and we got it for $18 on half price day at Ecology.
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« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2010, 04:20:48 PM »
late 90's suburban had 105 amp.


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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2010, 08:47:31 PM »
140A should be fine.  I had one on my bronco with 7 8" lights, a chase light, 500 watt stereo, and electric fuel pump.  never had a problem
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« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2010, 08:23:09 AM »
130 amps and a good battery you'll be fine.
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« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2010, 09:22:18 PM »
Unless your planning on running a welder from it a 130a is more than plenty.Late model Chevy burb single wire, should be easy to mount and if you have to replace it in the middle of BFE the parts store should have it in stock, remember K.I.S.S it makes life easy er in the long run. Cheers
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« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2010, 11:28:52 AM »
Big props to Dave Moorehouse and Big Dave at Wrights Racing. They got together and donated a nice new 160 amp single wire alternator to the Desert Hippo Project.  I installed it last night and its wonderful!!!

Thanks to both Daves for hooking me up, it is truly appreciated.  ThumbUp 160 Amps should get er done... punk
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« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2010, 12:23:36 PM »
Happy to help.  Doing you more good than is was for us just sitting in the garage.  Not sure you'll ever really strain that 160a but its nice to have just incase.


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« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2010, 04:37:52 PM »
Quote from: moorehouse77 on September 15, 2010, 12:23:36 PM
Happy to help.  Doing you more good than is was for us just sitting in the garage.  Not sure you'll ever really strain that 160a but its nice to have just incase.


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Just kidding ,thats what its all about helping each other out with small or big problems if you can,If your on the trail and break down you know that there will be 4 or 5 guys right there to get you going again, Knowlegde is power and if we all get together we might have enough to match MTs new 160a alt.
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« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2010, 05:40:11 PM »
Quote from: 84sr5 on September 15, 2010, 04:37:52 PM
Ya nice if you need to weld up a bridge I beam or power up a small city! LMAO LMAO LMAO LMAO
Just kidding ,thats what its all about helping each other out with small or big problems if you can,If your on the trail and break down you know that there will be 4 or 5 guys right there to get you going again, Knowlegde is power and if we all get together we might have enough to match MTs new 160a alt.

POWER, GIVE ME MORE POWER EYEgor. he he he.
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