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Alternator upgrade

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 3:11 pm
by gphcald
I have a 98 Hilux diesel with the 5L motor in it. I want to upgrade the alternator to run bigger lights and fridges etc. i have been told by a couple of auto elecco's that it is either very difficult or impossible. does any body know of either some one who can do an upgrade or a replacement alternator.
I am looking at running 4 100W driving lamps, a fridge occasionally and also run a UHF and AM CB so need the bigger alternator
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Gerry

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 7:56 pm
by Macca177
Just a idea...maybe look into a dual battery setup...this will work very good for wot u want when setup rite..there's heaps of differnt ways to haev it setup...best bet is to have a look on here for other dual batteries post.

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 10:50 pm
by Shadow
Macca177 wrote:Just a idea...maybe look into a dual battery setup...this will work very good for wot u want when setup rite..there's heaps of differnt ways to haev it setup...best bet is to have a look on here for other dual batteries post.


yes but then it will just take longer to flatten both batteries.

you could look at adding a second altenator to your system, theres a fair few guys on here that have done this

i would also be very very surprised if there is not an aftermarket altenator which puts out more current.

alt.

Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 6:42 am
by eliteforce32
any electrical rewinding place that does motor rewinds can do ur alternator..but then u have make sure the reg is altered too