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tmorales509
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Do they make high output alternators for the 3rd gen? If so does anyone know where i can check them out online or what stores carry them?


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Why do you need a higher output alt? Sure a bigger battery just wouldnt work?

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the only reason you should even have a need for a greater alternator is if you have some upgraded audio equipment. in this case, you should not worry with a stronger alternator. simply take care of the audio equipment and your alternator by adding at least one 1 farad cap per 250 watts. this will help solve that issue. if you want to better the scenario, get a kinetik 1800 power cell to replace your battery, then run another in the back directly off of the alternator to supply the power to the audio setup.

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Well the audio is one problem, my lights dim when listening. So i dont even play my radio at night anymore, lol. And also whenever i put it into gear my lights will dim and when i accelerate the lights get bright again. This is a new alt. I just bought it like last month.

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Well, than again, i guess it could be the battery, its about 3 1/2 years old but it still seems pretty good.

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get a fresh battery, and add two 1 farad caps and you should be fine bro.

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Ive also heard that you can use a battery in place of those caps. I think the advantage is that a battery already has a charge when you start where as the caps need to be charged?


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