Mean Green Alt
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BOMBARDIER
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Mean Green Alt
Any of you Bombers have any experience with these? 200 AMP Mean Green Alternator : GM Alternator : Mean-Green.com Been looking at upgrading cuz of all the power drain with acc. Also was thinking bout some Optima batteries.
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Looks pretty cool, never heard of them
Optimas can be a mixed bag, I had pretty good luck with one i had in my car, but i think i finally killed it, but only after charging, killing, charging, killing, freezing it etc..... it stood up pretty well, it still holds a charge, just not the best any more
I was considering a pair of Optima's myself when these batteries start taking a dump
Optimas can be a mixed bag, I had pretty good luck with one i had in my car, but i think i finally killed it, but only after charging, killing, charging, killing, freezing it etc..... it stood up pretty well, it still holds a charge, just not the best any more
I was considering a pair of Optima's myself when these batteries start taking a dump
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The mean green are a big number in germany. Everybody being serious in off roading or in car entertainment uses them overe here.
these alternators are the perfect supplement for AGM batteries (Optima, Hawker, Exide) . Because an AGM battery can take and store all the current an alternator can deliver. That means in return: extremly quick recharge even while extrem cold conditions.
Standard acid batteries can't do this their current is limited during cold conditions.
A general rule:
the less internal resistance of the battery the quicker the recharge.
That means an old battery with a raising internal resistance does not take the charge that good anymore which explains your experience, Brite.
these alternators are the perfect supplement for AGM batteries (Optima, Hawker, Exide) . Because an AGM battery can take and store all the current an alternator can deliver. That means in return: extremly quick recharge even while extrem cold conditions.
Standard acid batteries can't do this their current is limited during cold conditions.
A general rule:
the less internal resistance of the battery the quicker the recharge.
That means an old battery with a raising internal resistance does not take the charge that good anymore which explains your experience, Brite.
Last edited by Deezel Stink3r; Jan 3, 2011 at 11:22 AM.
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BOMBARDIER
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Sounds good , thanks for the info. I think I will pull the trigger on one in the future . With all the drain like liftpumps ,compressor,amps and etc should be a good idea. Also found some HIDS at a good price . HID Kits, BMW Aftermarket Bumpers & Lighting, DEPO - DDM Tuning if anyone wants some...
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added info:
You should know that an alternator at idle delivers only 50% of the max. current. A 200A alternator shrinks down to 100A at idle.
But full load is right behind idle that means at 1500 to 2000rpm.
You should know that an alternator at idle delivers only 50% of the max. current. A 200A alternator shrinks down to 100A at idle.
But full load is right behind idle that means at 1500 to 2000rpm.
Im going with the 55w hi/lo kit in either 6k or 8k
