Which Alternator - April 2020 Edition (2 Viewers)

[TreatSmash]

I made a quick video for identifying the big 3 (5) upgrade cables.



Also here is the alternator I have been running for 6 months with no issues, it's plug and play.

Alternators | HP-11198-320 | Autotech

autotechengineeringusa.com

 

[BnvS]

I made a quick video for identifying the big 3 (5) upgrade cables.



Also here is the alternator I have been running for 6 months with no issues, it's plug and play.

Alternators | HP-11198-320 | Autotech

autotechengineeringusa.com

Thanks for the great video @TreatSmash... why did you put a 300 fuse between the Battery + and Alternator wire? Are you just trying to be very safe with it?

You dont happen to know the size of the alternator nut/bolt do you?

 

[TreatSmash]

Thanks for the great video @TreatSmash... why did you put a 300 fuse between the Battery + and Alternator wire? Are you just trying to be very safe with it?

You dont happen to know the size of the alternator nut/bolt do you?

My electrician told me to basically. I had seen other people doing it on YouTube, so I asked him and he agreed. I don't have a better answer.

No idea on the size of the stud.

 

[James Bentley]

Hey guys what is the nut and/or bolt/stud size for the alternator? I assume all the alternators have same nut/bolt stud size? is it m8 or m6? The stud guy identified in red arrow....Also what is the nut size? 12mm iirc when I changed the alternator..

Basically I want to do the big 3 wire upgrade and want to figure out what size Lug I need to use...is it a 1/4 in or 5/16 in lug hole side for the alternator stud/bolt size

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If I recall correctly, M6 stud, nut for stud is 10mm and I used a 1/4 ring terminal for connection at the alternator. On the lugs, I'd recommend tinned copper and getting a few sets of 1/4 and 5/16 for the wire gauge. M8 size fits 5/16 hole.

 

[LXPlode]

Any of you high amp alternator-orators have a long term performance update?

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Been running DC Power 240A alternator. I think it is year 10 for this bad boy!
Abt 3 years ago I had to send it in for fresh bearings and new volt regulator.

 

[LXPlode]

Been running DC Power 240A alternator. I think it is year 10 for this bad boy!
Abt 3 years ago I had to send it in for fresh bearings and new volt regulator.

Fantastische! Had to grab a duralast alternator in December the morning before a trip to lake pleasant and it has started to fail this week.

 

[TreatSmash]

Any of you high amp alternator-orators have a long term performance update?

2 years ago I bought a Autotech alternator, it took a s*** on me a year later on Marathon Key and wound up costing me a pretty penny.

Next I tried BNR, it failed a year later in Big Bend National Park, also not a cheap fix.

Now I run a Singer alternator installed based on some recommendations from people I trust and keep a Toyota/Denso spare in my kit.

 

[LXPlode]

2 years ago I bought a Autotech alternator, it took a s*** on me a year later on Marathon Key and wound up costing me a pretty penny.

Next I tried BNR, it failed a year later in Big Bend National Park, also not a cheap fix.

Now I run a Singer alternator installed based on some recommendations from people I trust and keep a Toyota/Denso spare in my kit.

Ah I was just looking at the BNR. The duralast I bought in a pinch was $197, fortunately I’ll be able to get a refund. I’ll check out this singer as well! Thank you!

 

[James Bentley]

EDIT: I am using the shorter of the 2 serpentine belts as this BNR has a slightly smaller pulley than OEM
I still have no issues with my BNR after 4 years of Texas Heat (still no water crossings):

upgraded alternator installed - 250A

Well, I decided to swap out my OEM alternator with a brand new made in USA unit from the people at BNR https://www.ebay.com/str/bnrpartsalternatorsandstarters I got the 11087 for my 2004 LX = 250A (4 pin connector) BNR did a great job packing around the alternator with numerous pieces of high...

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[Hugh Heifer]

2/0 flex welding wire:
Alt to battery
Engine block to chassis
Battery negative to chassis
Battery negative to engine ground.

alt is direct bolt on and plug and Play

did the the Hkb voltage booster too

@Pucker5 - after 5 years how has the HKB been? Any hidden issues?
Thinking about adding one due to running two AGMs.

 

[Pucker5]

@Pucker5 - after 5 years how has the HKB been? Any hidden issues?
Thinking about adding one due to running two AGMs.

All good! It is still operating as it is supposed to

 

[Hugh Heifer]

All good! It is still operating as it is supposed to

Cool. Ordered. With the exchange rate the 7.5amp is just $51 shipped.