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Average amperage output for stock maxima alternator at idle?

Old Jan 4, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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Average amperage output for stock maxima alternator at idle?

Im just curious, im trying to see if ill be ok running a 300 watt and 400watt amp.

combined they will be both be asking for 350rms watts. and 750 max.
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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me too. the stock alt is about 110 amps.
should be ok, try the big three: use 4 gauge wire but you should be able to get away with 8 gauge...
battery negative to engine
battery negative to chassis
battery positive to alternator
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 06:37 AM
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110? mine measures 125 wtf?
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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GXEs are 110. GLEs and SEs are 125 (more accessories).
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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thank you, time to get some wires
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Micah95GLE
GXEs are 110. GLEs and SEs are 125 (more accessories).
lol dam i thought mine was special
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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I ran a 460 and 360 off of the stock alternator on a 94 gxe with no problems ever.
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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Hmm, I plan on running a 750 and a 450 on a stock alternator when they arrive tomorrow. Everyone told me it would be ok???
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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i'm running a 900 and a 440 with dimmage. arent 5.5's only supposed to have 105amps?
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