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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Real quick Do I should stick with 190 or 200 even 250amp for my 2006 Silverado. Which is best one should I get one? I just want look for polish on alternator also. What cost it would be?
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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You don't need anything that extreme unless you've got a huge stereo or something
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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I use the 250amp. Been working great for awhile now. I use to have a big audio system but it definitly helps when all my efans are running etc.....

But like said, you wouldn't need anything that extreme unless needed.

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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Oh. I just want chrome on it. The looks good. I wonder what our amp stock on alt? Mine 2006 Silverado 5.3
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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145 amp
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Check your glove box for these codes. I'm only listing the GM RPO's for alternators 100 amp or higher here.
8A7, KG8 - 130 amp
8A3, KW2 - 124 amp
8A5, 8C0, K98, KG9 - 140 amp
8C6, KG3 - 145 amp
8C7, KG4, KG5 - 150 amp
8W5, 8X5, K61, K62, K65 - 105 amp
8Z3, 8Z4, K60 - 100 amp
K09 - 120 amp
K63 - 110 amp
KG7 - 125 amp
KW1 - 160 amp
KW3 - 135 amp
KW7 - 170 amp
KW9 - 190 amp
KYU - 200 amp
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