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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: rws on February 13, 2008, 10:08:11 AM

Title: Green Mean Alternators
Post by: rws on February 13, 2008, 10:08:11 AM
I have to change out my factory alternator because it is getting old and I don't really trust it any more now that I have winch plus  I want to install some off-road lights.  My intention was to install a Green Mean high output alternator to compliment the Optima battery.  The down side is that these alternators cost over 4 times what a factory replacement from Parts Source costs.  Does anybody run a Green Mean??  Are they worth it??
Title: Re: Green Mean Alternators
Post by: BlackYJ on February 13, 2008, 10:17:43 AM
Go to Amperage Tech and get them to rebuilt your alternator for a high output service.  They will built almost whatever you want or check out this link, http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2004/jeepalt/ (http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2004/jeepalt/)
Title: Re: Green Mean Alternators
Post by: LanceM on February 13, 2008, 11:01:54 AM
I got a buddy that runs one in his YJ, it's hocked up so you flip a switch to weld off it.  Saved us many times out in the bush, i'll see if i can get a pic.

Here's some pics

(http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/28368/2128989470047314016S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2128989470047314016faqnTZ)

(http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/43122/2607552630047314016S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2607552630047314016YUpdet)

(http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/22527/2430156050047314016S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2430156050047314016IVKvSx)
Title: Re: Green Mean Alternators
Post by: kenny kustom on February 13, 2008, 01:14:42 PM
I got one shipped out to me from ati.... Very nice unit. I think it was around 200 bucks. 110A at 900 rpm. Very good.. My batteries like....
Title: Re: Green Mean Alternators
Post by: SwampSinger on February 13, 2008, 03:16:09 PM
Quote from: kenny kustom on February 13, 2008, 01:14:42 PM
I got one shipped out to me from ati.... Very nice unit. I think it was around 200 bucks. 110A at 900 rpm. Very good.. My batteries like....

Me too.. but it cranks 160 amp... mine was about 250... you run it directly to your batery with a hudge fuse....
Title: Re: Green Mean Alternators
Post by: kenny kustom on February 13, 2008, 04:01:01 PM
Quote from: SwampSinger on February 13, 2008, 03:16:09 PM
Me too.. but it cranks 160 amp... mine was about 250... you run it directly to your batery with a hudge fuse....


Yours does 160A @ idle ?  Mine is about 170 @ 4k.