4.8 Alternator upgrade.

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Re: 4.8 Alternator upgrade.

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SJBS wrote: 22 Sep 2018 12:25
Wilkie wrote: 07 Feb 2018 15:35 there is a after market 110Amp R2000.00
Hi Wilkie,

Do you know where I can source a similar aftermarket alternator for the 4.5 petrol?

Thanks
I dont realy know where it was purchased as it was done by Christo Boorgat...maybe give him a call or maybe Tinus
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Re: 4.8 Alternator upgrade.

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Hi I am checking to see if you managed to get a high amp alternator. I have a 2010 4.8GRX and the alternator has just died and Nissan want to charge me R16k to fix.
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Re: 4.8 Alternator upgrade.

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The easiest is to contact Graham @ Gtech and get a refurb/reman unit. I investigated some very expensive options, some with ridiculous lead times, but opted for the original part that was refurbed.
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Re: 4.8 Alternator upgrade.

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Guys

Be careful of those so called up-rated rewired alternators
They need a lot of revs to reach peak amps

Meaning you might have an "120 A" alternator installed
I have a simple Lucas Universal 55A in my TD42

We both drive some difficult terrain for a few hours in the heat at fairly low RPM
- Aircon on
- fridges drawing peak current

My Cheap Lucas Universal supplies 30-40 Amps
Your expensive upgrade struggles at low revs and only supplies 10-15 Amps

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Re: 4.8 Alternator upgrade.

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I bought an alternator from Anthony Forgey. Tinus pointed me in that direction. Good price and looked like new. OEM 110 amp jobbie for similar ballpark price of a generic new one. Maybe give him a shout if you need one

I haven't fitted it yet because I ended up in hospital but that's beside the point. It was the right alternator, good condition, right price, delivered in a couple of days, top service. All boxes ticked
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