95 K1500 5.7 350 Alternator

[BigT44]

Tried buying a larger alternator for my truck, was unable to install the 140A alternator due to a different bolt pattern that didn't line up with my bracket.

Since I don't have the necessary tools to make my own bracket, does anyone know of a place online where I could purchase one? Or for that matter, know of a kit that I could buy that I could assemble myself into my existing alternator housing and up its amperage?

Again links would be appreciated.

Thanks,
BigT

 

[Southern Pride]

Hey BigT...Are you referring to the alternator upgrade that is eligible for the 96-99 vortec 350 classic trucks?

 

[93 K1500]

Kragen Carrys several adapters that you can bolt on. Dont know if you have that store in your area????

 

[NathanY]

What are the benefits to running a bigger alternator? Is it just for running more lights or something?

 

[sewlow]

What are the benefits to running a bigger alternator? Is it just for running more lights or something?

Campers w/dual batteries, & for us guys wit de beeg stereo, mon. I said, GUYS WIT DE BEEG STEREO, MON!!! (Sorry for yelling. Didn't hear myself the first time!)

 

[Swaggerwagon]

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[towman]

take your alternator to a local rebuilder and have them upgrade it, usualy cheaper and if you have a good local it will be a better unit than a store bought unit wich they usualy just fix what was wrond and don;t do a total rebuild

 

[BOTMAN]

I have CS144 high output alt if you need one. 300a output.

 

[BigT44]

Sorry for the late response, been busy driving back from an out of town business meeting...

Any who, whenever I put a load on my electrical system (whether it be my head lights on and my a/c blasting, or head lights on and my stereo playing, or even my lights on with the a/c on low and my blinker) my volt meter jumps from mid to low. I know this isn't healthy for my battery and I want to fix this problem.

With that being said, that's why I would like to upgrade my alternator to something bigger than the 105A I have in my 95 K1500 5.7/350.

Hey Botman, would your 300A alt fit my stock configuration or would I need to get a new brace?

Thanks,
BigT

 

[towman]

pretty much normal in these trucks