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Post by Eric on Nov 18, 2003 12:10:11 GMT -5
I haven't heard of any Trooper owners having any real electrical issues. No fires or inexplicably burnt harnesses, or anything, but I thought I'd put this here just in case.
One item of note: Every so often there's a guy on eBay selling 150 amp alternators. Might definitely be worth considering, if you're going to run a bunch of lights or a high-powered audio system or a winch.
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Post by lee0726 on Nov 19, 2003 14:32:10 GMT -5
What is the rating on the stock alt? Mine is a 93 3.2 dohc... Does MeanGreen make one for us Trooper people?
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Post by Zaphod on Nov 19, 2003 20:14:15 GMT -5
Well, sort-of in line with the opening post, I was wondering if it would make any sense to install an extra battery in the truck, and where?
Is replacing an alternator that big of a deal?
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Post by Eric on Nov 19, 2003 22:28:35 GMT -5
Stock rating IIRC, is 65 amps.
An extra battery would add life to your accessory time, but that's more work for the alternator.
Sorry it sounds curt, but I'm typing with one hand and feeding the kid with the other - wife's sick as a dog. Long night...
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Post by Zaphod on Nov 20, 2003 11:42:50 GMT -5
Stock rating IIRC, is 65 amps. An extra battery would add life to your accessory time, but that's more work for the alternator. Sorry it sounds curt, but I'm typing with one hand and feeding the kid with the other - wife's sick as a dog. Long night... LOL! Hey, I hear ya! I've got two little ones myself! Which is why I post from work! ;D 65 amps? Doesn't sound like much if you add a winch, lights, etc. Am I wrong? Any ideas where to cram an extra bettery but not see it?
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Post by IsuzuRS on Nov 20, 2003 16:43:34 GMT -5
I know on the 3.2L, if you replace the stock air intake filter, with a conical, you might have alot more room to play with mounting an accessory battery. I thought of it before, when I had a spare battery and a 3,000lb winch, but the troopers not rteady for that yet.
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Post by BuckHunt on Nov 20, 2003 22:02:45 GMT -5
Depends how concealed you want it. The airbox removal suggestion is good, that would free up a considerable amount of space. Most room of course is in the rear cargo area if you didn't mind putting one back there, could be mounted on top of a wheelwell to minimize lost cargo space.
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Post by Zaphod on Nov 21, 2003 9:20:30 GMT -5
I'm going to look into that filter replacement. I had one planned in the back of my mind anyway, but never connected the dots on opening space under the hood.
I regret that I am VERY new to all this, so such things aren't clicking yet.
As for putting the battery in back, I am VERY jealous of the cargo area room, and don't want ANYTHING interfering with it. It's one of the main reasons I won't be getting a subwoofer. It bothers me to no end that I'm going to have a toolbox back there, let alone a battery.
That being said, is there some trick to installing it in the wheelwell that I don't know of, and results in a stealth installation?
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Post by Eric on Nov 21, 2003 9:26:32 GMT -5
You might be able to find room for a smaller one underneath between the frame rails somewhere. Just a thought. I dunno. Haven't looked.
I wouldn't think 65-amp alternator would be enough. I think it's just enough to maintain the electronics the vehicle came with, and not much more.
There's 225-amp, or something like that, on ebay for $150, or so. I might go that route.
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Post by dieselbob on Nov 21, 2003 10:13:21 GMT -5
Zaphod If you checkout this link you can see how Isuzu mounted the second battery in the TD Troopers. It is a right hand drive model through. www.japanimportcar.co.uk/134.asplee0726 I E-mailed Mean Green about a year ago and recieved a reply that said they had high output alt for the Trooper. Don't remember the rating. Cost was over $300.00.
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Post by Zaphod on Nov 21, 2003 14:08:28 GMT -5
Buying auto parts on E-Bay? Doesn't that sound kinda risky? Interesting place to mount a second battery. Pretty much what I had in mind. BTW, is that thing on top of the engine block a supercharger? Should I be happy mine doesn't have one? What/Who is "Mean Green"? I learn something to contribute to this board sooner or later!
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Post by Eric on Nov 21, 2003 18:28:50 GMT -5
Man!!! Look at the size of those window vent deals!!
Those are some big mamma-jammas!
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Post by dieselbob on Nov 24, 2003 8:40:13 GMT -5
Zaphod The piece mounted on top of the engine that kinda looks like a small radiator laying on it's back is the intercooler for the turbocharger ( everywhere else in the known world, except the U.S. the Trooper is avaliable with a turbodiesel ). 99% of the time you see a Trooper with a hood scoop, that means it has the turbodiesel engine. The scoop directs air through the intercooler you see mounted on top of the engine. I wish mine had one ( Turbodiesel ) Mean Green is a company that builds high torque starters and high output alternators. www.mean-green.com/products/index.html
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Post by Zaphod on Nov 24, 2003 10:57:03 GMT -5
[quote author=dieselbob Mean Green is a company that builds high torque starters and high output alternators. www.mean-green.com/products/index.html [/quote] Ah! Thanks! ERS is right...... those wind things on the windows are downright FUGGLY!
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Post by IsuzuRS on Nov 25, 2003 3:51:06 GMT -5
I just got done putting together the upper engine, and saw the massive loss of room due to the air box. i think i can just grab a cheap conical air filer for a ricer, and clamp it into the stock air intake hose to the throttle body. Just need to measure the diameter, and find something within it's application. I need to figure out what i would do with the extra room though....
I have a very limited cargo area(Trooper RS), and I am very picky about crap in the back. If you look at my profile and go to my car domain page, on page 2 you can see a shelf i built, so i can lay down the rear seat and large stuff, and underneath is where my tools and emergency stuff goes. In the pics, i had some egg crates above the shelf, that was temporary. I don't remember the exact demensions, but i used a 1/2" board and cut it down, then got 2 cheap "supports" wood like square 2", but 8 inches or so long, used L braces, placed them in the rear, screwed it all together, then painted with spray-on under coating(for cars) then carpeted the top. So far its hed 800lbs of bricks, not bad for something i made in like an hour. sorry if the description is iffy, its just hard to explain.
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