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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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I figured this is what a dual alternator setup would look like. I did it on Corel Paint Shop Pro.

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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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I like the look of two alternators...if your car will be shown or in an audio contest, then I say GO FOR IT!
 
Old Apr 10, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Easily the sickest system on this board, not the cleanest bit definitely one of the most unique. What are those kick pods housing, 8's or are they 6.5's? I have a buddy who's been dying to get some pods like that, can they be bought?
 
Old Apr 10, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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The batteries, amps, speakers, etc will add up to 750-800 lbs. My fuel efficiency should stay the same. Mythbusters made an episode about fuel efficiency and adding weight doesn't really effect, just getting up to the speed eats the gas. So I will avoid city driving.
lol, what? You really think you're going to add almost half a ton of weight to the car, running two alternators that are going to consume a lot of HP to turn to put out almost 800 amps between the two- and that your fuel economy will be about the same? Come on now...

I figured this is what a dual alternator setup would look like. I did it on Corel Paint Shop Pro.
IMO, I don't see it working- the alternator is too deep and will end up massively interfering with the intake manifold


If you're dead set on running 2 alternators- get ahold of PRJ (from PRJ performance) and ask him the contact info of the shop that built his alternator relocation bracket. It deletes the AC compressor, and mounts an alternator in that spot. One simple bracket, a little extra wiring- and no worrying about making any kind of custom brackets.
 
Old Apr 10, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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tejcurrent makes some nice dual alt brackets too

sales@tejcurrent.com
 
Old Jun 27, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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They are for 6.5" I am selling them if anyone is interested. They have a small 1/16" chip on it, but anyone that buys them can easily repaint them to match their car's color.
 
Old Jun 27, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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I bought (3) 390 amp alternators for my 2000 monte carlo. One will replace the factory alternator. For the other two, I will relocate the main battery to the trunk like the Camaro and other newer vehicles and use a dual alternator brackets near the front battery area. I will have to cut a hole in my hood and have a hood scoop so the alternators have room. I will relocate the spark plug wiring a few inches. I may put a hood scoop on both sides similar to the challenger for looks. I don't like the look of the dodge neon with a hood scoop on one side of the car. I'll probably put leds in the hood scoop vents since no air intake is necessary.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 04:10 AM
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Where did you get your alternator set up done and the custom bracket?
 
Old Sep 18, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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The alternators are from DC Alternators and the bracket was self made. I'll probably be selling it on ebay under "00-04 Monte Carlo Dual Alternator Bracket," with the alternators.
 
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