200A Alternator

[ciscokid8]

I need to install a 200A alternator in my truck. I have not made the mount yet so I could use just about any. Is there a difference between say a Ford superduty 200A alertaotr vs a Powermaster 200A alternator?

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The Ford one is easy to get one in a pinch. The Powermaster probably cost lest than a Ford factory one but if it goes out and you need one in a hurry its not near as easy as going to dealership or autozone to get a replacement.

[ciscokid8]

Y i was thinking the same thing about availability, but the Power Master is actually much more.

[racetrash]

Not a big fan of powermaster, lot's of failures on our 8 trucks. Went with a alt built by ACE ALTERNATOR in yucca valley, 140 amps, no failures all last year in bitd. Our trucks need around 98 amps with everything on, lights included. Checked after every race, no problems at all. Pete@EMPIREDESTRUCTIVE, 8068&8033

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Not a big fan of powermaster, lot's of failures on our 8 trucks. Went with a alt built by ACE ALTERNATOR in yucca valley, 140 amps, no failures all last year in bitd. Our trucks need around 98 amps with everything on, lights included. Checked after every race, no problems at all. Pete@EMPIREDESTRUCTIVE, 8068&8033

The guys at ACE Alternator in yucca valley are definately good people to deal with. they do all our protrucks and prerunners starters and alternators and have yet to have an issue! It would be worth sending your stuff to them no matter where in socal you are. Good racer prices, knowledge, and service!

[RocketMan]

Cisco ya might want to check out autolectrics in campbell,ca they can custom make alternators i have 2 customs one on my prerunner and one on my play car both perform well

http://www.autolectrics.com/

[ciscokid8]

cool, thanks for your reply's

[SoCalRally]

There is also the large case 6G, instead of the smaller case 3G for Ford Powerstroke diesels. Major enemy of alternators is heat, and a larger alternator with larger case, more free airspace etc. allows alternators to survive longer.

See:
http://www.alternatorparts.com/6g-se...lternator.html

Their F1-6G-HD200 is a large case, 200A, heavy duty, single internal bridge rectifier option.