how important is a capicator.?
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Originally Posted by soundexcess
I would use dual alts if possible and go for a charging capacity of 280+ amps my .02
a lot bigger difference than a cap.
a lot bigger difference than a cap.
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Originally Posted by slick94prix
I've seen well over 10 alt'* in an Astro. But that was a competition vehicle. The most i've seen in a daily driver is 3.
Well I guess I heard that. I really thought a cap would have more of a effect than it does.
1000 pardons kind sirs.
Ok alrighty then by bye now.
Sorry for the argumentation guys,
Tim
1000 pardons kind sirs.
Ok alrighty then by bye now.
Sorry for the argumentation guys,
Tim
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Originally Posted by bonnevillemac
Well I guess I heard that. I really thought a cap would have more of a effect than it does.
1000 pardons kind sirs.
Ok alrighty then by bye now.
Sorry for the argumentation guys,
Tim
1000 pardons kind sirs.
Ok alrighty then by bye now.
Sorry for the argumentation guys,
Tim
but really, that was no debate, more of a discussion of input
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Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
can anyone tell me how to add a second alternator.? i would do it in a heart beat.. 
is ur a/c operational?
cuz i deleted mine and had contiplated engineering the alt to fit where the compressor was. i would also put one of the lower frame shields that the later 90'* had to keep water out. jsut a thought tho, i havent tried anything. yet.
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Originally Posted by samueljackson
Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
can anyone tell me how to add a second alternator.? i would do it in a heart beat.. 
is ur a/c operational?
cuz i deleted mine and had contiplated engineering the alt to fit where the compressor was. i would also put one of the lower frame shields that the later 90'* had to keep water out. jsut a thought tho, i havent tried anything. yet.
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