alternator ?

[chevydriverx2]

anyone know if they make a more powerful alternator for our 4.2l tb i was just wondering if anyone has come across one with more amps

how many amps is our current alternator?

[wmolzon]

anyone know if they make a more powerful alternator for our 4.2l tb i was just wondering if anyone has come across one with more amps

how many amps is our current alternator?

stock one is 140-150

yes they do but they are pretty expensive!!

i was looking at 240 amp and it was $425 www.hoalternators.com (http://forums.trailvoy.com/www.hoalternators.com)

[DzSoLow]

www.knukonceptz.com has them. I think they are $225.

[chevydriverx2]

if i go to a higher alternator do i have to worry about changing my wires or worry about my wires burning?

[wmolzon]

if i go to a higher alternator do i have to worry about changing my wires or worry about my wires burning?

i wouldnt think so i would do what a lot of the audio guys talk about called the BIG 3, changing major power and ground wires

[chevydriverx2]

i wouldnt think so i would do what a lot of the audio guys talk about called the BIG 3, changing major power and ground wires

is there a kit i can buy or is it something i need to make

[wmolzon]

is there a kit i can buy or is it something i need to make

check out this thread it will tell you about the BIG 3

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?p=328753#post328753

[Boilermaker-744]

I have a 270-280 amp Ohio Generator alternator and you do NOT need to upgrade your wiring, but, IF YOU ARE RUNNING LOTS OF ELECTRONICS, I would recommend it.

[wmolzon]

I have a 270-280 amp Ohio Generator alternator and you do NOT need to upgrade your wiring, but, IF YOU ARE RUNNING LOTS OF ELECTRONICS, I would recommend it.

if you dont mind me asking what did you pay for that?

[gmcman]

Not sure if they have one for ours but you can try.....

http://www.powermaxx.com/