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dudz123 10-30-2012 07:48 PM

Upgraded alternator for a gen v 502 mpi
 
hey guys im wondering if anyone knows where i can get a alternator upgrade for my 1995 gen v 502 mpi with a v groove belt thats not crazy $$$
i found a company on ebay but their alternators fit 92-93
im looking for 100A+
thanks matt

Rookie 10-30-2012 09:45 PM

I have 2 of these. 1 for 4 years and 1 last year. If you order it from ebay it is free shipping if you order it from there site it is $15 extra.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-105-Amp-...&forceRpt=true

jamontes 10-31-2012 06:34 AM

+1 for DB. Just ordered 2 105 amps for like $120.

Gimme Fuel 10-31-2012 07:22 AM

I run 100A 1-wire Delco's....they work great, bought brand new for around $100 for marine version.

92nsx 10-31-2012 07:54 AM


Originally Posted by Rookie (Post 3806221)
I have 2 of these. 1 for 4 years and 1 last year. If you order it from ebay it is free shipping if you order it from there site it is $15 extra.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-105-Amp-...&forceRpt=true



Nice find! I think I will upgrade my gen V 502 also since the engine is apart right now and the alternator is ez to get to. What is the stock out put? Something like 60 amps?

dudz123 10-31-2012 11:50 AM


Originally Posted by Rookie (Post 3806221)
I have 2 of these. 1 for 4 years and 1 last year. If you order it from ebay it is free shipping if you order it from there site it is $15 extra.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-105-Amp-...&forceRpt=true

sweet thanks gonna see if they got even a 130a but if not those will do

dudz123 10-31-2012 11:53 AM


Originally Posted by 92nsx (Post 3806367)
Nice find! I think I will upgrade my gen V 502 also since the engine is apart right now and the alternator is ez to get to. What is the stock out put? Something like 60 amps?

i think 55a and with a stereo system,mpi and no shore power/charger on my boat how can the batteries recharge

mr3dman 10-31-2012 12:13 PM

+3 on the DB alternators

Rookie 10-31-2012 12:16 PM


Originally Posted by dudz123 (Post 3806492)
sweet thanks gonna see if they got even a 130a but if not those will do

Careful when you go over the 105amp. Your charging system might not have large enough gauge wire for 130, 150 and 175 amp alternators.
Remember your original system was only ~60amps.

dudz123 10-31-2012 04:19 PM


Originally Posted by Rookie (Post 3806509)
Careful when you go over the 105amp. Your charging system might not have large enough gauge wire for 130, 150 and 175 amp alternators.
Remember your original system was only ~60amps.

ok thanks will look into this prior of ordering, anyone here know gauge sizing needed for 130a,140a alternator vs 105a alternator


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