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Upgraded Alternator

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Printed Date: May 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM


Topic: Upgraded Alternator

Posted By: vjranger
Subject: Upgraded Alternator
Date Posted: October 11, 2006 at 10:21 AM

Hey All,
I own a 1973 Chrysler Valiant (Australian Model)
it has a 245 Hemi Inline 6

I recently upgraded the alternator from the std 35AMP Unit to a 120AMP Unit.

Now My Question is Should i Leave the Original Wiring and add onto it or replace it with the planned 4Guage?

Battery is an Optima Orange Top (700CCA)

My System is:

JayCar Response 2x150 (1x500)
Kenwood 4x150 (2x300)
Pioneer 10" Free Air Sub
Rockford Fosgate 6.5" 2 Way Coaxials (Front)
Pioneer 6" 3 Way Coaxials (Rear)

Wiring to the AMPS is 2 Guage Until the Boot then it splits into 4 Guage Both are Fused and have 4 Gauge Grounds

I am Upgrading the Big Three But Want to know what the experts have to say about the std wiring for 35AMP alternators



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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: October 11, 2006 at 11:00 AM
As long as the cables supplying your high-current loads can handle the current, there is no real need to upgrade the cables supplying your existing loads.  Add your high capacity cables to the existing ones.

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Posted By: vjranger
Date Posted: October 13, 2006 at 10:30 PM
Ok Upgraded the Cabling an No More Dimming lights and the system was more power!


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