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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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the 244 is the best way to go..........every 1 should put 1 in
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awesome i did one also:

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What ampage is that. I am getting ready to get a Powermaster 200amp. Any info.
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From a quick search i have found 240A
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Is that from a truck?
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the truck alt has 2 diff amps..........105 and 145.......be sure to get the higher 1.......IMO a tuck alt beats a high amp stocker anyday.......bigger stator.......bigger diodes.......just BIGGER
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Any part numbers for these alternators?
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2002 silverado, make sure it has the 4-pin connection
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2002 silverado, make sure it has the 4-pin connection
Do you have a part number or anymore info?
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On the side note, I ordered a 250 amp unit and it lasted 5 mins, I went down to kragen and now running a 145 amp unit
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