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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Will running a bigger alternator over charge your battery? I put a 145 amp in my 2003 1500hd since my stock 105 amp went bad today. I did the upgrade to plan for the e-fans in the future. Also my truck has two batteries in it.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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you will be fine. very common upgrade.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Perfectly fine. Mines clocked in around 280-300amps with dual Optima Yellow Tops. Just be sure to upgrade your wiring from alternator to battery. For 145amp I'd suggest somewhere in the 2 gauge range, which is what most pre-fabbed cables come in.
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