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Posted by eighty8mclaren (Member # 2751) on :
 
I have some march pullys and a stereo system I want to install, and I already have poor power. just with the cdplayer head unit on it makes my lights dim. so I am afraid to put on the pullys without putting on a higher amp alt. what should I get, 130,140,150??
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
at least 130 and do NOT replace the pulley on the alternator. That is all.
 
Posted by eighty8mclaren (Member # 2751) on :
 
why not replace the pully on the altenator, the march kit came with the alternator pully
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
Then the real benifits of having a high amp alternator would be useless.

"power"pulleys imo opinion just cause more problems than they solve.

Some people experience cooling problems also. [Frown]
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
www.racesystems.com has a great artical on upgrading your alternator. Install the *smallest* alternator pulley you have. This will give you the most charge at idle.
 
Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
Take the power robbing radio out, put the pullies on and just listen to the horsepower. It's all you really need [patriot]
 
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Take the power robbing radio out, put the pullies on and just listen to the horsepower. It's all you really need [patriot]
Damn Straight!
 
Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Take the power robbing radio out, put the pullies on and just listen to the horsepower. It's all you really need [patriot]
haha i was gonna say that also but you beat me to it. Listen to music in the quiet car.
 
Posted by Bottle Fed (Member # 2686) on :
 
AMEN to all those comments..I HATE power pullies so much, I gave them away...On my setup, I have only the crank and alt. and they work fine with a "custom set" of billet pullies from MARCH, not power pullies...my water pump before on my 351 always ran hot on the streets and shot up to 210 in a matter of minutes with lite traffic...beware!!!!!!!
 
Posted by eighty8mclaren (Member # 2751) on :
 
they arnt the power pullies, they are the underdrive pullies. but I was worried if I put them on will that cause more power problems than I have. I just wanted to know what alternator to go with. thats all. 130, 140, 150?
 
Posted by AL STOCK (Member # 1852) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by eighty8mclaren:
they arnt the power pullies, they are the underdrive pullies. but I was worried if I put them on will that cause more power problems than I have. I just wanted to know what alternator to go with. thats all. 130, 140, 150?
Yeah, after i installed the MAC pullies on my alternator.. My Alternator / Voltage Guage stayed low on idle but went up faster when revved..

I took it out TEMP for now till i get my hands on 140amp or 130 amps...


David
 
Posted by 4RS FED (Member # 2067) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by eighty8mclaren:
I just wanted to know what alternator to go with. thats all. 130, 140, 150?
get a powermaster 1 wire 140 amp alternator [burnout]
 
Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 4RS FED:
quote:
Originally posted by eighty8mclaren:
I just wanted to know what alternator to go with. thats all. 130, 140, 150?
get a powermaster 1 wire 140 amp alternator [burnout]
I have this but my regulator on it went bad i need to get it rebuilt anyone know of a place i can take it in the east bay?
Also i want to put a smaller pulley on it, is that possible?
 
Posted by BlueLightning302 (Member # 3974) on :
 
I know theres a good place in saratoga that put in a new regulator when mine went out on my powermaster. it was something like $30-40 i think. they did it the same day i brought it in too.
 
Posted by eighty8mclaren (Member # 2751) on :
 
so are you guys saying the powermaster is bad? if the regulator is going to go out on me why would I want that brand?
 
Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
Powermaster is good man, mine 140 amp gives me lots of power, just use the crank pully and water pump pully, the alternator pullie is never a good idea. If you're putting in subs and amps you will definately need a cap and you'll probably want to go with an optima battery as well. Good luck [patriot]
 
Posted by Chosen1 (Member # 1906) on :
 
my powermaster just took a shit. it lasted through 2 and a half motors and about 5 years.
 




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