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foncarelli 07-16-2005 05:08 AM

New altenator only lasted one year.
 
Whats a good replacement altenator for a s/c 00 GT with two amps and subs? The charging gauge started moving gradually to "L" before it just died. After a few minutes the car had a little juice for the accessories to come on. I had to get it towed 10 miles from home.

venom 07-16-2005 09:52 AM

Do you have pullies by any chance? Im thinking of going to a 200amp alt.

Joel's98GT 07-16-2005 02:30 PM


Originally Posted by venom
Do you have pullies by any chance? Im thinking of going to a 200amp alt.

pullies w/ a supercharger ?!?!?! :(

where did you get your alt. from?

MattJ 07-16-2005 02:30 PM

Youll need to figure out what kind of current your audio system is pulling. You can find this out by AMPs = Volts (14.4) / Watts (your RMS rating total on your amps) then add 60 for your normal accessories to the total amperage pull.

venom 07-16-2005 07:08 PM


Originally Posted by Joel's98GT
pullies w/ a supercharger ?!?!?! :(

where did you get your alt. from?

You never Know. Could be your alt cant keep up with your system,what kind of amps do you have?

foncarelli 07-17-2005 03:51 PM

The altenator doesnt have an warranty and i am kind of broke so i am going to just put on a local parts store special. Anyone have an idea what a factory OEM price would be? And i probably ruined the Optima red topped battery too. I am going to get them both tested tomorrow and look into a capacitor for my sound system.

MattJ 07-17-2005 08:48 PM

Capacitors are worthless. Get a 2nd battery in the back if you cant get a bigger alternator.

foncarelli 07-19-2005 01:29 PM

I had my Optima battery replaced today(36 month warranty). I installed the battery and cranked it up and the battery light is on but the charging system is ok. I am going to take the altenator off tomorrow and get it tested. :pain10:


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