Results 1 to 14 of 14

Thread: High amp alternator that works with a Trilogy?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Fishers, IN
    Age
    46
    Posts
    52

    High amp alternator that works with a Trilogy?

    Hey guys, I've got Trilogy kit #95 on my 2004 Marauder... but I also have a stereo system with subwoofer installed. I've now destroyed my third stock alternator due to the heavy load from the stereo system. (They last about 2 to 2.5 years, then die.)

    I've spoken with my shop, and they tried to fit a high amp alternator from the police package, but it is a little bit bigger in size, and with the tight area and reverse mount of the Trilogy kit, it hit the engine fan.

    Are there any options for a high-amperage alternator that will fit with the Trilogy kit? I hate installing stock alternator #4 knowing it will only die sometime in late 2014/early 2015!

    (And yes... I know I can just turn the bass down!)
    2004 Toreador
    Trilogy #95 3.0 pulley
    K&N Intake
    2 1/2 catback, x-pipe
    Lidio tune

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Upstate NY
    Posts
    4,373
    2021 F150 XLT Super Crew short bed - no chrome! - 3.5 Ecoboost 400hp/500tq - 36 Gal tank (600 miles) - 4x4 FX4 Offroad + Max Tow - 3.55 Locker - 10 Speed - Pro Power 2kva - 24mpg @ 80 Ford is still the best.
    03 300A - Number 1727
    - Super Touring - 10k in the best upgrades - 13.8@99 N/A - SOLD
    - STAP was so much fun, loved meeting you all and racing.



  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Fishers, IN
    Age
    46
    Posts
    52
    Are you sure these are the same size as stock? I know there are lots of direct bolt-on alternators for stock Marauders, but if the size is even bigger by a tiny bit, it won't fit with the Trilogy kit.
    2004 Toreador
    Trilogy #95 3.0 pulley
    K&N Intake
    2 1/2 catback, x-pipe
    Lidio tune

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    4 miles from insanity and 2ft from broke!
    Posts
    9,559
    04 MERCURY MARAUDER build date:02/11/04
    ITS ALIVE !!!!!!!!

    STAY TUNED!!!!!!!!!!

    **WHIPPLE 4.0L CRUSHER!**0000 (FOR NOW) RWHP

    VISIT MY GARAGE FOR A FULL LIST OF MODS

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Hawaii
    Posts
    1,222
    Maybe get a second battery and put it in the trunk next/close to your sub amp like this:

    http://www.kinetikpower.com/2009/default.asp

    And replace your stock battery with an optima yellow or red top.

    Gee......how much power/watts you running to the subs???? Running the sub amp(s) @ 4 ohm....2 ohm...1 ohm????

    Also, try doing the big three (3) upgrade.
    Last edited by screamn; 08-06-2012 at 11:06 AM.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    nh
    Posts
    504
    I had 2 fn electrical go bad in 4 weeks with the Trillogy stock Ni problem I
    have 2 amps. 1600w rockford and a 250 jdl mono

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Middle East - SA
    Age
    35
    Posts
    241
    same thinking here .. but my engine is a stock ..
    I found this website .. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ALTERNAT...327#vi-content

    any advise over here .. what I should pick ..

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    4 miles from insanity and 2ft from broke!
    Posts
    9,559

    Thumbs up

    Quote Originally Posted by yryr999 View Post
    same thinking here .. but my engine is a stock ..
    I found this website .. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ALTERNAT...327#vi-content

    any advise over here .. what I should pick ..
    Yeah same thing i posted in post#4 excellent choice!
    04 MERCURY MARAUDER build date:02/11/04
    ITS ALIVE !!!!!!!!

    STAY TUNED!!!!!!!!!!

    **WHIPPLE 4.0L CRUSHER!**0000 (FOR NOW) RWHP

    VISIT MY GARAGE FOR A FULL LIST OF MODS

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    Warrenton,MO
    Age
    53
    Posts
    2,674
    Even more then continually replacing the Alternator is the voltage drop & possible other things that could happen considering you are boosted.
    ________________
    Marauderless

    04 SB-- Alluminator/2.3 Whipple 20lbs boost, 545RWHP/556RWTQ sold!!

    2012 Mustang GT Kona Blue-My New Baby!

    03 300A- Vortech S-trim A2A 500 RWHP -Sold

    03 Marauder KB-S #7- R.I.P.Bought new 06-02
    sent to KB 1-03 #7 but it was the 3rd one they did

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    over here, with the 40's of beer.
    Age
    21
    Posts
    9,026
    DB Electrical, I have used them in the past with good results, and..... I have killed 2 alternators already, but I think the 6500 rpm shifts have something to do with it.
    I LOVE Jerry's bar, it's my kinda place...........






    When you are dead, you don’t know you are dead. It is difficult only for others. It is the same way when you are stupid.

    "Chuck Norris built my stock longblock. It runs on the tears of small children and makes 10,000 hp. He said it's his 'street version' "


    Trilogy # 192 / T.S. 0012

    BOOST GETS YOU FELONY STOPPED!!!





  11. #11
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Fishers, IN
    Age
    46
    Posts
    52
    RPMs will kill an alternator? Why? What is a safe shift point?
    2004 Toreador
    Trilogy #95 3.0 pulley
    K&N Intake
    2 1/2 catback, x-pipe
    Lidio tune

  12. #12
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    nh
    Posts
    504
    3000 is safe !!! But who wants to be safe!! I love shifting at 6300 y

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    NH
    Age
    55
    Posts
    7,606
    I have had the PowerBastard's 220 amp alt pc'd black for over two years now. Worky A-ok to 7k rpms! I know you mentioned Trilogy, but, this is a direct fit replacement of the exact same size as stock and it comes with the correct non-clutch pulley on it.
    Last edited by RacerX; 08-07-2012 at 01:45 PM.
    11.931 @ 116.33 (MT ET Streets)
    12.073 @ 118.43 (Nitto 555)

    I love the smell of Nitromethane and rubber in the morning!
    Drag racers prayer:
    As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride." -Amen

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    DC MD Area
    Age
    43
    Posts
    1,772
    Im currently running a db electrical alternator and it works great...Since I have the 4lb lower sometimes when im runnig my AC sitting still the voltage light will kick on soon as I hit the accelerator its all fine..The db electrical alternator keeps everything charged up nice with my optima red top being trunk mounted.


    2003 300A Black MM
    Quote Originally Posted by magindat View Post
    Modding a Marauder is a classy, time taking experience - like sipping fine aged spirits. It's meant to take your time, savor, and enjoy!!!!
    FRPP ALUMINATOR MOTOR 10:1
    BC AUTOMOTIVE TRANNY 2800 STALL
    TRILOGY S/C WITH POSI PERFORMANCE PORT
    STAINLESS WORKS LT HEADERS
    METCO REAR CONTROL ARMS AND WATTS LINK
    ADDCO FRONT & REAR SWAY BAR
    MONROE HD QUICK STRUTS FRONT
    QA1 ADJUSTABLE REAR SHOCKS
    EATON LIMTED SLIP DIFF:FORD RACING 4.10'S
    DUAL AEROMOTIVE 340LPH PUMPS, 40AMP BAP, WITH DUAL FPDM'S
    ZACKS BIG BRAKE SWAP w/ TCE SS LINES
    SCANGAUGE MONITORING....^....^....^
    ALL SECURIED WITH A VIPER SECURITY SYSTEM REMOTELY STARTED BY MY VIPER IPHONE APP

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. High stall & Trilogy
    By Bradley G in forum Transmissions
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 06-27-2012, 01:17 PM
  2. Replies: 37
    Last Post: 06-22-2010, 08:14 AM
  3. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 12-15-2009, 01:05 PM
  4. My A/C only works on high.
    By WESTTXPATRIOT in forum Community Discussion
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 05-01-2009, 10:42 PM
  5. Alternator Tool - Trilogy Owners?
    By magindat in forum Shop Talk
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 03-06-2009, 12:17 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •