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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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today i upgraded my alternator to a higher amp alternator. I put a 1998 grand cherokee 5.2l alternator in, which is a 136amp and stock is 117amp. took a little grinding to the bracket on the motor but not a bad upgrade to do. i bought the alternator from murrays auto parts for 154.99 and its a bosch with a lifetime warranty. I also put in a new Optima red top battery.

I couldnt find any type of right up on this for a 2001 cherokee so i figured i would just go for it.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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can u do a write up, or have any pics for it?
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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I would like to see a write up or pics also. I want to do this.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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yes please do a write up, i would like to do this mod.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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i believe both of you guys have a lot less work to do then i did. I think your alternator has the right connector for the upgraded alternator. ill get pics up very soon
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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What would be the MAX ampage a stock alternator could be rebuild at....150 plus?
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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im not sure but the thing i liked about this upgrade is that it has a lifetime free replacement warranty. Idk if you can even get a warranty on a rebuilt alternator.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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i wonder if an ambulance diesel dual alternator with power inverter would some how work
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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HOalternators or zena alternators.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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220 Amps at just 2,000 RPM's enough for ya?

http://www.mean-green.com/products/200amp.html

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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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mean green makes a bad *** alternator but its a little bit pricey and not much warranty. United auto parts can make you a 300amp alternator but no warranty.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Cool, I need to do this
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220 Amps at just 2,000 RPM's enough for ya?

http://www.mean-green.com/products/200amp.html

At 300 Amps = 3600 watts ! Cool, you wouldnt have to worry about having nuff power, I could power my house.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Good night....I'm not trying to go broke buying an 5,00000000 amp alternater...lol
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Venumb
220 Amps at just 2,000 RPM's enough for ya?

http://www.mean-green.com/products/200amp.html

To bad I don't have almost $400 laying around..
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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im gonna do this!!
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