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Izzy
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5/10/2009
22:13:51

Subject: Upgrade alternator
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I am looking to upgrade my 2001 4.7L Dakota's 136 amp alternator to a higher amp alternator.

Would I creating any problems for the vehicles electrical system by going as high as a 250-300 amp alternator?

Does anyone know if there is a "2nd alt kit" made for a Dakota?




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5/11/2009
20:06:52

RE: Upgrade alternator
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Why do you think you need to replace the alt?



Izzy
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5/11/2009
20:25:19

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AM adding a couple of batteries to power an RF amplifier for my Ham radio. When I key it up now, it drags my engine down when trying to eat those amps. I do not feel like revving my engine up everytime I key it up. I need to be able to feed the amp off the alt verses depending on the batteries.



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5/12/2009
17:12:55

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Try installing a big capacitor. That should take care of the initial spike when you key it up.



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10/20/2009
14:07:28

RE: Upgrade alternator
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Hey Dude there is a web site that makes good 200+ amp alts... they have good low rpm voltage and work very well.. I have used them and they work very well. The name of the company is DB electrical, google them.....



Izzy
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10/20/2009
15:05:09

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Much thanks Kevin, I will check them out.



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