High Output Alternator Recommendations?

Menard666 · 05-08-2008, 06:52 PM

I need to buy a HO alternator, as my stocker has bit the dust. I have a painless 4-hi headlight mod, dual battery kit, a couple KC 8" offroad lights, and a stereo. I'm thinking a 200amp should do just fine. Was looking for suggestions on a good brand to go with? I was looking at mean-green or Motor City Reman. Are these good brands?

Also, I'm not sure what year alternator to buy. It's a carb'd 350 with 305 heads on it. Block number is 3970010 which is a '69 to '80 I believe, and head numbers are 14014416 which are '80-'85 if I recall correctly.

The alternator that came off it was a one wire unit. Any way to tell which year alternator I need to order?

pl4yboy · 05-08-2008, 08:04 PM

F yes to MCR. I bought a 240 from him and he has the best customer service ever. Honestly, I think if I have a problem installing he would have walked me through it on the phone. He's great. Call him and tell him what you're working with and he'll set you up.

Also, look into Iraggi before you look at Mean Green. Excessive Amperage is also very good.

S/C Z71 · 05-09-2008, 02:19 AM

Powermaster.

Mike2002K1500 · 05-09-2008, 08:36 AM

Wrangler NW Power Products also makes alternators for your truck, but they are pricey.

daved931 · 05-09-2008, 12:45 PM

Motor City Reman

05-08-2008, 06:52 PM	#1
Menard666 Premium Member #116 Supporting Member Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2006 Member ID: 55086 Pics: My Gallery Location: Canada Posts: 190	High Output Alternator Recommendations? I need to buy a HO alternator, as my stocker has bit the dust. I have a painless 4-hi headlight mod, dual battery kit, a couple KC 8" offroad lights, and a stereo. I'm thinking a 200amp should do just fine. Was looking for suggestions on a good brand to go with? I was looking at mean-green or Motor City Reman. Are these good brands? Also, I'm not sure what year alternator to buy. It's a carb'd 350 with 305 heads on it. Block number is 3970010 which is a '69 to '80 I believe, and head numbers are 14014416 which are '80-'85 if I recall correctly. The alternator that came off it was a one wire unit. Any way to tell which year alternator I need to order?

05-08-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
pl4yboy Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2008 Member ID: 82895 Pics: My Gallery Location: Crowder, Oklahoma Age: 19 Posts: 393	Re: High Output Alternator Recommendations? F yes to MCR. I bought a 240 from him and he has the best customer service ever. Honestly, I think if I have a problem installing he would have walked me through it on the phone. He's great. Call him and tell him what you're working with and he'll set you up. Also, look into Iraggi before you look at Mean Green. Excessive Amperage is also very good. Last edited by pl4yboy : 05-08-2008 at 08:06 PM.

05-09-2008, 08:36 AM	#4
Mike2002K1500 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Dec 2006 Member ID: 60434 Pics: My Gallery Location: Alliance, OH (Home) Columbus, OH (OSU) Age: 20 Posts: 124	Re: High Output Alternator Recommendations? Wrangler NW Power Products also makes alternators for your truck, but they are pricey. 2002 Silverado 1500, Magnaflow single side exit, Alcoa 17" Classic Wheels, Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor 275/70/R17, Taylor 409 plug wires, AC Delco Iridium Plugs, Rough Country Leveling Kit, So Far...

05-09-2008, 12:45 PM	#5
daved931 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2008 Member ID: 87774 Pics: My Gallery Location: Bangor, ME Age: 26 Posts: 437	Re: High Output Alternator Recommendations? Motor City Reman 1999 Tahoe LS 2-Door 4x4. Blackbear custom tune. TransGo shift kit and Corvette 1 - 2servo going in shortly. Brakestands make for great aroma therapy.

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