High output alternator? (1 Viewer)

[nor_cal_cyclist]

Looking to set up my truck with a high output alternator to keep up with my various loads. Any recommendations or experience with DC Power or Mechman or Mean Green?

TIA...

 

[spotcruiser]

2F? I had a Mean Green on my trail truck when it still had the 2F. I liked it and never had any problem with it. I ran a #2 awg connection directly from the alternator to the battery, though, to make sure I wouldn't fry my stock wiring when winching.

 

[nor_cal_cyclist]

2F? I had a Mean Green on my trail truck when it still had the 2F. I liked it and never had any problem with it. I ran a #2 awg connection directly from the alternator to the battery, though, to make sure I wouldn't fry my stock wiring when winching.

This is going on an LS3 - all new harness for engine and chassis too

 

[spotcruiser]

I have a 1996 5.7l Vortec in the truck now. I'm using a modified CS-130D, because the CS-130D was stock with the engine. I've upped the ampacity and again, cabled it directly to the battery, and modified it further to use with my Mobi-Arc welder. The stock ammeter just displays load on the battery from the stock circuits and I have a voltmeter now to indicate operation of the alternator. National Quick Start is a good source for parts to upgrade or replace the stock alternator. I don't know what alternator your engine has stock, but with my engine there wasn't a whole lot of room to go to a larger case alternator, so I used upgraded parts with stock alternator.

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[nor_cal_cyclist]

I have a 1996 5.7l Vortec in the truck now. I'm using a modified CS-130D, because the CS-130D was stock with the engine. I've upped the ampacity and again, cabled it directly to the battery, and modified it further to use with my Mobi-Arc welder. The stock ammeter just displays load on the battery from the stock circuits and I have a voltmeter now to indicate operation of the alternator. National Quick Start is a good source for parts to upgrade or replace the stock alternator. I don't know what alternator your engine has stock, but with my engine there wasn't a whole lot of room to go to a larger case alternator, so I used upgraded parts with stock alternator.

USA Built High Output Alternator, Upgrades, Parts, Kits

High Output Alternators built right in the USA. We also have parts, upgrades, kits, marine and industrial units, guides, instructions, and more.

alternatorparts.com

Mine is a fresh crate 6.2 and I have not picked up the front accessory kit yet - wanted to see what will fit best since there are a couple options. Trying to gather all my parts, and my alternator (and starter) were 2 on my list of stuff to figure out and order. Thanks for the input!