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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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now the title of my thread is SAFE FOR WORK
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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got the longer belt now.........went from the stock 79 inches to 80......fits perfect
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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link me please!!!!!!!
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by sjsingle1
got the longer belt now.........went from the stock 79 inches to 80......fits perfect
You might wanna contact alternator man, the larger pulley will slow down the alternator. You might want to use your original pulley?

Off subject but what kind of camera do you have?
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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I'd be interested in the link, also. While my car is torn apart, I've been thinking about doing a battery relocation, so since I'm going to run all new wires anyway, I might as well replace the 86k-mile stock alternator.

As far as the pulley on the new alt goes, I'm assuming the ID is the same as the pulley on the stocker, so there wouldn't be any issues swapping the old pulley onto the new alt? Don't really want to replace the brand-new serpentine I just put on the car...
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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OP have you noticed any problems?
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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Good Information on alternator with 150 AMP link..
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:56 AM
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You might wanna contact alternator man, the larger pulley will slow down the alternator. You might want to use your original pulley?

Off subject but what kind of camera do you have?
on his website he also sells parts......he lists different pulleys.......but the difference is only 1mm.......not a big deal in my book......its a sony 14mp
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:58 AM
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I'd be interested in the link, also. While my car is torn apart, I've been thinking about doing a battery relocation, so since I'm going to run all new wires anyway, I might as well replace the 86k-mile stock alternator.

As far as the pulley on the new alt goes, I'm assuming the ID is the same as the pulley on the stocker, so there wouldn't be any issues swapping the old pulley onto the new alt? Don't really want to replace the brand-new serpentine I just put on the car...
the truck alt made the stock belt a little tighter.....but it still fit.......at least for me......but this new monster alt made the belt a little to tight for my comfort.....so i just got a longer 1
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 04:00 AM
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OP have you noticed any problems?
no problems.......just all positive........my car just eats up the extra amps
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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i now have the buick main tensioner pulley and the stock pulley back on the alt...........it uses a goodyear gatorback 79 7/8 belt
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Good info and pics in this thread.
Im just wondering why the alternator is still down there?
wrestling it in/out got old years ago. I keep mine up high now.
Literally 10min or less removal/install
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 01:04 AM
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link?
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I'm going to need this 'cause apparently my car can't handle the radio + the heater + windshield wipers. God forbid I throw in a turn signal or tap the brake!
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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i have said it before...i will say it again........the stocker is to weak for f bods
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Do you have somewhere a list of any mods that might be adding load to your electrical system? I'm trying to figure out if I should go 200 amp as well, or if the standard will work... I used to have nitrous stuff that I no longer run 'cause of charging problems (e.g., bottle heater, three digital gauges, two-channel wideband, progressive nitrous controller, etc.) Still have my Racetronix hummin' in the back.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:43 AM
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Do you have somewhere a list of any mods that might be adding load to your electrical system? I'm trying to figure out if I should go 200 amp as well, or if the standard will work... I used to have nitrous stuff that I no longer run 'cause of charging problems (e.g., bottle heater, three digital gauges, two-channel wideband, progressive nitrous controller, etc.) Still have my Racetronix hummin' in the back.

i have the racetronix hotwire kit......50 watt fog lights.......a optima red top....the alt hums along at 13 volts all day
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 07:27 AM
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Thinking of going with a 160 AMP alternator. Anyone know if the stock wiring will handle the extra load?
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