is a 200 amp alternator overkill??

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Jun 24, 2007 | 11:13 PM

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is a 200 amp alternator overkill??

i plan on running lots of electrical assecories (about 10 nexus gauges, 200 watt sub (yeah i know it's small), electronically controlled air suspension, nitrous and boost controllers, two external cooling systems (one for the trans and one for the diff - each has a 12v pump and heat exchanger w/ fan) cut outs, and a bunch of other little goodies)...whatdo you think?

Jun 24, 2007 | 11:56 PM

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200 amps are great! But I hear they work like stock at idle, its until you get the rpms a little over 1200 when they work.

Jun 25, 2007 | 12:45 AM

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i say its overkill. You should be fine in the 160-180amp range. Add up the amperage from all the extra accessories and find one suitable for your needs.

Jun 25, 2007 | 12:55 AM

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from what i've gathered from your post, you mean to have an airbag system, nitrous, turbo, and some other goodies? holy **** batman.

Jun 25, 2007 | 10:11 AM

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It definately won't hurt to have one

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Originally Posted by transam5.7lt1

200 amps are great! But I hear they work like stock at idle, its until you get the rpms a little over 1200 when they work.

Maybe on a cheap, POS alternator. Mine puts out over 100 amps at idle.

Jun 25, 2007 | 11:57 AM

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thanx for the info guys...i'm a wiz with engines but a totaly idiot with electronics

Jun 25, 2007 | 01:15 PM

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It definately won't hurt to have one

Maybe on a cheap, POS alternator. Mine puts out over 100 amps at idle.

I always wondered if it didn't take more power to turn a bigger amp alternator? Would you gain or lose power depending on increasing or decreasing from 160 to a 200 amp alt?