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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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does any run a higher ampage alternator,if so which one??
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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Depends what yours already is. Later cars have a 70A as standard, so then i believe there is a 90A item you can get off granadas/scorpios etc.

What do you want a higher rated one for just out of interest?
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Depends what yours already is. Later cars have a 70A as standard, so then i believe there is a 90A item you can get off granadas/scorpios etc.

What do you want a higher rated one for just out of interest?
and it fits straight on? will a 90 amp cossie one fit?
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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i have 5 gauges ,and i have an apexi turbo timer that read battery voltage as well,whhen the lights and all that are on it drops to about 12.5 is this ok do you think
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Thats perfectly normal, if you rev the engine slightly it will pick up, the voltage drops because you are loading the alternator up and also slowing the engine a little
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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ok ill see how i get on with it cheers mate
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