The k5 came stock with a 66 Amp Alternator. Is that rather weak by todays standards? Howe high can I go?
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66 Amp Alternator
- Thread starter wazzabie
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You can get up to 200 amp altenators,but you'll need to upgrade the wiring to handle that much amperage...
Many stock trucks only had 37 or 42 amp altenators and got by just fine--even on trucks with dual batteries --but when you add high wattage lamps,stereos,winches,etc,the altenator may not be able to keep up with the demand..and a higher output one will help..you can get 90 and 110A ones off other GM vehicles that will bolt up and work with stock wiring..anything larger will need some of the wires upgraded to larger gauge..
Many stock trucks only had 37 or 42 amp altenators and got by just fine--even on trucks with dual batteries --but when you add high wattage lamps,stereos,winches,etc,the altenator may not be able to keep up with the demand..and a higher output one will help..you can get 90 and 110A ones off other GM vehicles that will bolt up and work with stock wiring..anything larger will need some of the wires upgraded to larger gauge..
yep, all you need is what you need. 
I'd say dual batteries would be the better setup,so the altenator wont be the main supplier of the current to the high draw accessories,instead the batteries would be,and the altenator wouldn't have to work as hard to maintain the charge in both of them,compared to just one battery...most diesels with dual batteries only had a 63 amp altenator in stock form...
my ex's 89 came with a 105 amp...
it's in my garage
it's in my garage
