A higher capacity alternator doesn't necessarily put out "more juice". It is
only capable of producing more. The alternator's output is controlled by the
voltage regulator(provided that engine rpm is adequate). The alternator is
allowed to produce as much amps as necessary to maintain a preset voltage,
usually somewhere between 13.5 and 14.3 volts.
Dr.Pat
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>From: BJones2292@aol.com
>To: Dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Power / Altenator
>Date: Sun, Feb 7, 1999, 9:52 PM
>
> Well i finally ordered my Altenator, it will be in the middle of the week. IT
> will be producing about 240 amps, it is an exact fit altenator. It is suppose
> to be the best altenator in the world and when they said that with the price
> of $600.00 i said hell its for my dak. Now i know i am going to loose some
> HP with this much juice but i wonder when i put the msd setup blaster 3, 8m
> wires, 6al box i wonder if i could use the bosch plugs +4? The reason i
> ask is because i will be sending out more juice than my factory 136 amp
> altenator or will i be in uncharted waters.
>
> Brent Jones
>
> 1999 Dakota sport flame red 4x4 cc 318 v8 Airraid air intake w/ K & N
> cone filter
> dual exhaust with glass packs, Light bar with bed rails and off road
> lights
> mega sound system 4 x 10 JL subs, MB quartz all around , PC1400 powering
> subs, Pc450 powering the quartz, yellow cap optima battery, Eclipse CD
> head unit, red neon light light up the custom sub box ( where the back seat
> use to be)
> Bed rug,
> Add-ons this week Rambar and 240 amp altenator
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