DC Power 185 EOM overkill?
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DC Power 185 EOM overkill?
I need a new alternator, mine is making noise and can barely get up to 13v on the highway. I was planning on getting a DC Power 185 OEM, but now I'm not sure. I have a pretty much stock truck. The most I would do is put a decent(not high output) air compressor on it. NAPA has a lifetime warranty and is $130 cheaper, is there any point to getting a DC Power for my setup or is it overkill?
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I need a new alternator, mine is making noise and can barely get up to 13v on the highway. I was planning on getting a DC Power 185 OEM, but now I'm not sure. I have a pretty much stock truck. The most I would do is put a decent(not high output) air compressor on it. NAPA has a lifetime warranty and is $130 cheaper, is there any point to getting a DC Power for my setup or is it overkill?
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Well you guys sure like to spend my money. 
I have a DC Power on order, but I was having second thoughts since I could get a lifetime warranty on a stock alternator for less. Now, if mine takes a dump in the next week and a half I'll have to go with the NAPA one since DC power can't seem to keep any in stock.
I have a DC Power on order, but I was having second thoughts since I could get a lifetime warranty on a stock alternator for less. Now, if mine takes a dump in the next week and a half I'll have to go with the NAPA one since DC power can't seem to keep any in stock.
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Well you guys sure like to spend my money. I have a DC Power on order, but I was having second thoughts since I could get a lifetime warranty on a stock alternator for less. Now, if mine takes a dump in the next week and a half I'll have to go with the NAPA one since DC power can't seem to keep any in stock.
I have a DC Power on order, but I was having second thoughts since I could get a lifetime warranty on a stock alternator for less. Now, if mine takes a dump in the next week and a half I'll have to go with the NAPA one since DC power can't seem to keep any in stock.FTE Stories
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Do you have to upgrade wiring to go 185A or 200 for that matter? That'd be something else to consider...
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For a 185 amp, 0/0 cable would work great. 200-240 1/0 would be ideal and anything over 240 amps I would run 2/0 welding cable.
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I'm running a DC Power 270 amp alternator and there is nio comparison to their quality versus anyone's refurb unit...esp Ford. I once went through 4 yes 4 Ford refurbs in one weekend on my Mercury Marauder. Ford is notorious for crappy rebuilt alternators! Buy quality the first time...I mean to quote Tommy Boy, "I could take a crap in a box and put Guarantee on it if it makes you sleep better at night" or you could never use a warranty in the first place.
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I called them and asked what they had in stock got a 190amp in 3-4days
Paid alittle more But got it in a Timely manor and touch more power
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Check /replace your engine to frame ground wires, they corrode after time.
