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Old 02-23-2014, 10:20 AM
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Ok, so im going to buy a roof rack and run 4 hid 55watt lights on top. My question is do I need to buy a alternator that powers more or will my original be ok. By the way I have 2 brand new pacific power hd batteries and cables since my old ones were no good. If I do need a higher output alternator does anyone know where to buy one. Or should I take my original alternator and have it rewound for more output.
 
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Old 02-23-2014, 10:51 AM
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I would get a high output alternator just for the peace of mind. Not saying it's needed, but definitely would not hurt anything
 
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Old 02-24-2014, 03:53 PM
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Yeah I was thinking the same. I saw some online, but there for powerstokes. Do you know where I can buy one because I haven't found any except oem.

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Also by any chance do you know how many amps is the oem?
 

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Old 02-24-2014, 08:42 PM
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should be the 130amp alternator

you said you can't find the ones for an idi?

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You could add a second alt, if you wanted to, or even add a third battery. I would more than likely use dual-alts. Modifying these to higher amperage is not a DIY job that I'm ready for yet
 

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