GreyGhostRacing915

Thanks for the reply Nathan. I talked to Matt yesterday, and placed my order.

That's what I'm planning to do. Hopefully it works out well.

Just at idle....the info I got on the alternator is that it's giving 165amps at ilde. Do you think that's enough? I really don't know myself. That's why I asked on here.

No, not bagged. Lifted actually. This is for my daily/tow rig. I use the compressors for onboard air when I need to air up or use pneumatic tools. It's a small block chevy, with a 3speed auto, 4.56 gears and 37s. At highway speeds im at 3,000rpm....cruising around I'm at about 1,800rpm....the truck idles at 800rpm.

Great....thanks for the reply!

I have a question about alternators, and wiring. My stock 65amp alternator worked alright for a while, but it is no longer charging my batteries. I knew I would eventually have to upgrade, and I intend on ordering a mechman unit on Monday. I'm running about 1200 watts rms to my system(2 6.5s, 2 6x9s and 1 10in sub), I also have 5 small LED bars, 2 air compressors, high flow electric fuel pump, dual electric fans, high compression motor, msd ignition, and all of this on top of the usual electrical system on the truck. I am running dual DieHard Platinum batteries that are less than a year old. I am thinking of going with either 240amp or 270amp G series alternators, and also doing the big 3 upgrade with 1/0 ofc wire....question is, is this overkill for the electrical system in my vehicle? Is there such thing as "too much" alternator? Also, should I leave my amps wired with 4ga wire, like the instructions suggest? Any help is appreciated. Thanks for reading.