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I need a bigger alt, what alternator's can i use. 2.8 v6 HELP ME :)

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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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I need a bigger alt, what alternator's can i use. 2.8 v6 HELP ME :)

IM pretty sure its the alternator.. i just got a brand new battery, when i turn on the heater and all the lights at night.. it struggles that i have to put it in neutral at a red light just to keep the rpm up so the car dont die. and thats with the system off.. . it happend one time when i turned the system on..

I have plenty of money and im looking for a 140 amp alt atleast. anyone know what alternator will bolt right up in my 2.8 v6?? please

it sucks having 2 15's in the back and can't even play them to their potential.. i will also get a capacitor but i need a new alt.
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
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Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
IIRC, MSD makes high output alternators now, up to 200A i think.
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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i just want to kno the alternator that will go into my car without a lot of work.. just wanted to kno
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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Come on someone had to have put a higher amp alternator in their atleast 140 amp alt wth.. just dont wunna help me
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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You would probably have more luck posting on the V6 board, but why don't you just go to AutoZone, or some other parts place and ask the very same question?
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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I had the exact same problem with my 2.8. I took a stock alternator to an electric motor shop, and had it rebuilt to 140 amps. Direct bolt in. I still have the alternator in my garage, but I cant use it anymore, with my new setup. Its just sitting on the workbench. 140 amps is enough though, I never had any problems after that charging.
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