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What output alternator do i need?

What kind of high output alternator do i need? or does it matter?

  • i have a '00 Ford Taurus and since my lights already dim while i dont even have my system wired up and i have a seemingly new battery. so now im wanting to get a high output alternator so when i do wire my system up, my car doesnt die. and i was wondering, what kind of high output alternator would i need or what would be the best one for my car? or if it even matters what kind i need?

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    http://www.db-starter-alternator.com/store/category.aspx?&Page=12&Sort=1&catid=12828 with this, you'll need a wiring upgrade, especially if you're going to be adding a system. most people suggest the big 3. What the big 3 is, is replacing or adding to your existing wiring at the following places. 1-Alternator to battery + 2-battery + to car chasis 3-engine ground to chassis for this alternator, the thinnest power & ground cable to use is 4 gauge also, make sure all your connections are clean if you want to use a cap with this, get a 2 Farad cap (or bigger if you want, it won't hurt) & your dimming will be long gone

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General answer, Cars with electric radiator fans may have slight headlight dimming when the fan comes on At Idle. If the dimming is quite noticeable should have the Alternator, Battery, Light circuit, and Charging, Starting wiring checked. (Many auto parts stores do for free. Have found big differences between skill of using the testers and machines used so suggest two different brand stores.) Bigger alternator depends on how much $ you want to spend. Search for; High output alternator. Or found low battery alarm on Ebay New Volt Minder 12v battery monitor Item number: 130283606509 Seller: cdavis.

Joe S

If you have upgraded to the Big 3 do it, it will help alot. With the high out put alternator, find as big as you can. I know on Ebay theres some 200+ amp alternators

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