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homer74

GM alternator upgrade.
« on: February 21, 2008, 02:09:45 PM »
Thinking of upgrading to The gm alternator upgrade yes or no. please help.
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2008, 02:38:56 PM »
I put a sidekick alt in mine, it tested out at 69 amps, if you put the gm one in just don't get it wet or muddy. the guys around here have taken them back out!
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2008, 03:24:58 PM »
I've splashed tons of mud and water on my GM remy alt with no problems. I do use dilectric grease on all my connections though, maybe that helps? I also clean and inspect the engine compartment after every real muddy outing, taking care to clean any mud or debris from the alt, alt fan, belts, pullys, radiator and fan housing. Regular maintenance helps.
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2008, 03:49:55 PM »
If you go with the big alt from a chevy beef up your bracket so that it does wobble side to side!!  And mine gives me fits when I use my winch or jump start someone!  Blows the 30 amp fuse!
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2008, 04:10:17 PM »
Thanks for the input guys! Mine is a DD so offroading is something i only do once in a blue moon.
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2008, 11:11:05 PM »
how many amps does the gm put out
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2008, 06:28:17 AM »
mine is 105 amp . works great with the dual batteries
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2008, 06:47:58 AM »
I just did one on my DD and love it. Go with a 100 amp or smaller. I tried a 120 and it was just to big. Could have made it fit but no clearance once installed. I used one off of a 90 suburban .
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2008, 01:58:10 PM »
I di d the GM alt it worked great but was too big. It took up so much space I had trouble working near it so out it came and it and all the parts for it are going in the garage sale this spring.  ???
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2008, 03:54:21 PM »
baloo how much?/??/?
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2008, 03:56:39 PM »
Big_Kountry21 Email sent. Baloo
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2008, 02:32:32 PM »
I have a 92 Tracker 4x4 with 1.6L 8v Auto with air and want to do upgrade and need to know year make model of the Chevy alternator to use?  Doing tomorrow can any one help on what mods I'll need to do?

Tracker used for Jeep Patrol for sheriffs office and need more amps!
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2008, 06:55:45 PM »
mine is a great fit. mine is a 98  to 01  buick  V6 not much bigger than the stock sammi
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2009, 08:04:14 PM »
Quote from: homer74 on February 21, 2008, 02:09:45 PM
Thinking of upgrading to The gm alternator upgrade yes or no. please help.
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Re: GM alternator upgrade.
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2009, 10:46:11 PM »
Just for reference, how many amps is the stock Sammy alternator?
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