Alternator Upgrade Maybe>?... Update

[Richard Toms]

Hello all. I own an 04 ST. I just currently hit the mark of 97k miles. Today I just finally replaced the OEM battery. I am thinking with all the other add-ons I have on the truck, maybe an upgrade to the alternator.



So, I ask, am wondering? Would it be a good idea to do an upgrade from the factory amp alternator? And if so, what brand or where can it be gotten from? If not, should I just replace to another OEM alt?



I'm not having charging issues. I am only concerned with the add-ons I have, that it might be drawing to much from the alt/battery.



Conditions of the draw: Radar Detector, HID Head lights, 5 Farad Cap, aftermarket AMP, and three 7" TV screens.



Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Dingo]

You should be fine.

 

[Bill Barber]

If your alt is putting out enough to keep the batt up to par, why change?

 

[Richard Toms]

OK, good quick answers. I was just a little concerned. So I will just keep what I got. Thank you

 

[Todd Z]

Your ST has a 130 AMP alt in it now...



Todd Z

 

[Chris Taylor]

There was a TSB on an alternator howl that was solved by using an alternator out of a 4x4 Explorer. I had it replaced under warrenty, but I know it was supposed to be more amps.

 

[rob chaw]

Believe it or not , the 5 Farad cap helps out on the battery and Electrical System. It'll draw/pull from the cap quicker than the battery.

Kinda like when your playing the stereo loud, and your lights dim when BIG BASS hits. The CAP will Stop the lights from dimming cus it'll draw power from there quicker and more efficiently than the battery...

If i'm wrong someone correct me. just my own experience with them. and i onl had a 2 farad cap a while ago.

rob

 

[John Walker]

Caps are just band aides for bigger problems. Just make sure you have an alternator that can handle all the needs of your vehicle.

 

[Les]

After 97,000 miles and five years I would say his alternator is handling everything just fine...

 

[rob chaw]

jon- i'm curious why you would say it is a bandaid? not trying to question your thought but can you explain, maybe i'm thinking in a wrong manner...



rob