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Old May 31, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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#1.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...06&prmenbr=361
#2
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...68&prmenbr=361


I like the looks of number one, but I think #2 might be a better brand. Plus, it might look better on the stock motor.
Any thoughts?
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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Powermaster is a good brand, can't go wrong picking that one.
Jegs brand is 100amp. Do you need that much??? Your also paying alot of money for the bling. Will the rest of your pullies match the billet one on the Jegs alt?
I'd get the Powermaster 65amp .
I bought a completly BRAND NEW chrome Proform 100amp alt for next to nothing. Lasted 100 miles...then the volt regulator went bad.
Moral: buy good stuff.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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Powermaster is basically a denso. The output is rpm dependant, you don't need loads of amps, just enough at idle and cruise if you don't have a big amp rack or other power hungry stuff
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 08:44 AM
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Our vettes need all the amps they can get. I went with a polished power master for less. It was rated at 100, but they are actually 106 amps even at lower rpm.

Just start adding up the amps. I have twin SPAL fans 30 amps all the time. Add a 700R4 lockup converter. Turn on your high beams. I have off road bigger watt halogen for high speed night driving.

When it gets down to it 106 really isn't than many left over to charge the battery
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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My intention is to add dual spal fans and after that adding an audio amp. So I figured the best place to start was by upgrading my alternator.
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