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Please Help
I have been looking for awhile now and I can't find the info on the 3G alternator upgrade. Can somone direct me to it please, I know its been beat to death, but I can't find it. Thanks.
Tuned
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can any one tell me what the big deal on these 3g conversions are? i have used the 60 amp altenators for years with no problems other than wearing the bearings out due to lots of miles but the seemed to work well
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If you have no power draws that combine to more than 60a then it's no big deal. Many these days have power requirements that combined put a strain on the system. A 130amp 3g swap, from a JY, that costs less than 50 bucks is appealing and easy to do.
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Tuned
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Rusty Roller
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Me either! If your amp meter works... More power to you! Ours is notorious for not doing much; if anything....
I just did a 3g upgrade, though not needed. I also went with a Amp meter to Volt meter upgrade from: Rocketman's Classic Cougar Innovations
I think my old alternator was 65a and I had a old large 130 or 40(can't remember) lying around but upgraded to 3g anyway. These 3g's are smaller and powerful but there is the meter issue as you pointed out.
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Tuned
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That's cool. Wasn't aware anyone did conversions for our trucks. That would solve some of the problems!! I stand corrected LOL.
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Then and Now
Back in the day, the electrical demands on vehicles was really low. I mean, figure that the most demands were just the vehicle systems like the heater blower, lights, ignition, and AM/FM/cassette stereos - enough for a 60A alternator.
Nowadays, think about how many new systems need electrical input - engine computer, tranny controller, ABS sensors/solenoids, airbags, electric cooling fan(s), booming AM/FM/CD/IPOD/Satellite sound system, GPS navigation screen, climate controls (left, right, and sometimes rear), HID headlights, fog or driving lights, power windows, power sunroof, power seats, telescoping steering column, power-adjustable pedals, and power side mirrors. Now let's add some 4x4 accessories - offroad lights, a winch, maybe an on-board air compressor.
Nowadays, think about how many new systems need electrical input - engine computer, tranny controller, ABS sensors/solenoids, airbags, electric cooling fan(s), booming AM/FM/CD/IPOD/Satellite sound system, GPS navigation screen, climate controls (left, right, and sometimes rear), HID headlights, fog or driving lights, power windows, power sunroof, power seats, telescoping steering column, power-adjustable pedals, and power side mirrors. Now let's add some 4x4 accessories - offroad lights, a winch, maybe an on-board air compressor.
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