new (to me) alternator upgrade
05-11-2018, 06:16 PM
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new (to me) alternator upgrade at a junkyard near me and there is a 2004 Tahoe with the alternator still there (most trucks and SUVs I see theyre gone) , I noticed on this particular Tahoes RPO codes theres a KG3, is that the right alternator for the upgrade from the OEM alternator I have in my 2000 TA? Anything else I should know about this install would be grteatly appreciated. Oh and yes I will be getting that alternator tested before I decide to install.
05-12-2018, 09:18 AM
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Are you sure this is what you are after? There is a common misconception that going to a larger alternator is an "upgrade".
Quality and size are mutually exclusive.
Do you have any specific goals for your alternator? For example, if you are after a true "upgrade", you could get a Powermaster and then pick whatever size you need for your build. (You can also get different power options in the stock alternator form factor.)
Quality and size are mutually exclusive.
Do you have any specific goals for your alternator? For example, if you are after a true "upgrade", you could get a Powermaster and then pick whatever size you need for your build. (You can also get different power options in the stock alternator form factor.)
05-15-2018, 11:20 PM
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Are you sure this is what you are after? There is a common misconception that going to a larger alternator is an "upgrade".<br /><br />Quality and size are mutually exclusive.<br /><br />Do you have any specific goals for your alternator? For example, if you are after a true "upgrade", you could get a Powermaster and then pick whatever size you need for your build. (You can also get different power options in the stock alternator form factor.)
05-15-2018, 11:47 PM
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You probably had a bad voltage regulator on the old alternator and any good alternator (of any size) would have given you an improvement. (The greater current from the alternator wouldn't change the draw from the windows, but an increase in voltage would allow them to revive more power.)
