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  1. #1
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    Alternator Recommendations

    Original alternator is starting to get weaker. Any recommendations on what brand and amperage to get? Thanks!
    MaskedMarauder

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    - 2.7L EcoBoost Twin Turbo V6
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    2003 Marauder 300A Black (Build #1800 out of 7838)
    - Order Date: 5/2/2002
    - Build Date: 6/21/2002
    - First Sale Date: 1/11/2003
    - Second Sale Date: 9/9/2019
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    - Custom X-Pipe Crossover
    - Jones Exhaust Glasspack Mufflers
    - Jones Exhaust 3.5" x 22" Polished Stainless Steel Rolled Edge Non-Resonated Exhaust Tips

    Former Rides
    1990 Ford Tempo GLS
    1991 Ford Tempo GL
    1996 Ford Explorer XLT
    2002 Ford Explorer XLT
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    2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
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    Here's what I got:

    https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...2003-2004.html

    I like it...lots of power and overkill for many folks...
    2003 300A
    Widened Rear Wheels with 295 45 Nitto G2's
    Eaton Swapped by Curless
    Brake Upgrade
    Mo's Tune
    JLT Intake
    Addco Sway Bars
    ADTR Coil Over Suspension
    Metco Control Arms & Watts Link
    SW Headers and Exhaust
    Accessories By FastBlackMerc
    4.10 Gears
    Aeroforce Gauges
    Pantherlights Headlamps

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    Keep your oem alternator, you will thank me later! I buy used ones because aftermarket are usually crap, I’d look on rock auto for a stock replacement anyway.

    it’s marauder specific, so I would search there
    The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies

    Current marauders
    04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg

    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
    03 DBP Light Flint #122
    03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
    03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
    03 Black 300a
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works

    04 Heaton Swapped DTR
    Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread

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    Unfortunately, the OE alternator is discontinued by FoMoCo and isn't on RockAuto
    MaskedMarauder

    Current Rides
    2016 Ford Edge Sport AWD
    - Bronze Fire Metallic with custom pinstriping
    - 2.7L EcoBoost Twin Turbo V6
    - 21" Rims w/ Michelin Premier LTX 265/40R21 Tires

    2003 Marauder 300A Black (Build #1800 out of 7838)
    - Order Date: 5/2/2002
    - Build Date: 6/21/2002
    - First Sale Date: 1/11/2003
    - Second Sale Date: 9/9/2019
    Options
    - With Trunk Organizer
    - With Rear Spoiler
    - With 6-disc CD Changer
    Mods
    - K&N Drop-In Air Filter
    - JVC KW-M650BT w/ Back-Up Camera and iDataLink Maestro Steering Wheel Interface
    - Custom X-Pipe Crossover
    - Jones Exhaust Glasspack Mufflers
    - Jones Exhaust 3.5" x 22" Polished Stainless Steel Rolled Edge Non-Resonated Exhaust Tips

    Former Rides
    1990 Ford Tempo GLS
    1991 Ford Tempo GL
    1996 Ford Explorer XLT
    2002 Ford Explorer XLT
    2004 Lincoln LS V8
    2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
    2014 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost


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    Have it rebuilt
    2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
    Has supporting mods and stuff
    Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.

    R.I.P.
    Rex "SC Cheesehead"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Turbov6Bryan View Post

    it’s marauder specific, so I would search there
    It isn't though


    Quote Originally Posted by RubberCtyRauder View Post
    Have it rebuilt
    If you have a local shop who can do rebuilds I'd look into this. Or if you're bold enough you could attempt it yourself. I had a ton of problems with reman motorcraft alternators, I ended up installing a 78,000 mile unit from a friends wrecked 04 Sport and that solved my woes. Alternator is still on the car to this day.


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    Quote Originally Posted by offroadkarter View Post
    It isn't though




    If you have a local shop who can do rebuilds I'd look into this. Or if you're bold enough you could attempt it yourself. I had a ton of problems with reman motorcraft alternators, I ended up installing a 78,000 mile unit from a friends wrecked 04 Sport and that solved my woes. Alternator is still on the car to this day.
    Although I bought aftermarket, if I had a shop that could do a good job of rebuilding mine, it would be a no brainer! Rebuilding is not just cheaper, it is more confidence inspiring because the unit is fixed according to its' real weakness.
    Last edited by Peace2Peep; 03-09-2021 at 07:34 PM.
    2003 300A
    Widened Rear Wheels with 295 45 Nitto G2's
    Eaton Swapped by Curless
    Brake Upgrade
    Mo's Tune
    JLT Intake
    Addco Sway Bars
    ADTR Coil Over Suspension
    Metco Control Arms & Watts Link
    SW Headers and Exhaust
    Accessories By FastBlackMerc
    4.10 Gears
    Aeroforce Gauges
    Pantherlights Headlamps

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    2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
    Has supporting mods and stuff
    Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.

    R.I.P.
    Rex "SC Cheesehead"

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    Go bolt on any random 4g alternator that doesn’t have the correct color voltage regulator and watch it not work!
    The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies

    Current marauders
    04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg

    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
    03 DBP Light Flint #122
    03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
    03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
    03 Black 300a
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works

    04 Heaton Swapped DTR
    Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread

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    Any recommendations for a higher output alternator than stock? I know about DB Electrical. Any other recommendations out there?
    MaskedMarauder

    Current Rides
    2016 Ford Edge Sport AWD
    - Bronze Fire Metallic with custom pinstriping
    - 2.7L EcoBoost Twin Turbo V6
    - 21" Rims w/ Michelin Premier LTX 265/40R21 Tires

    2003 Marauder 300A Black (Build #1800 out of 7838)
    - Order Date: 5/2/2002
    - Build Date: 6/21/2002
    - First Sale Date: 1/11/2003
    - Second Sale Date: 9/9/2019
    Options
    - With Trunk Organizer
    - With Rear Spoiler
    - With 6-disc CD Changer
    Mods
    - K&N Drop-In Air Filter
    - JVC KW-M650BT w/ Back-Up Camera and iDataLink Maestro Steering Wheel Interface
    - Custom X-Pipe Crossover
    - Jones Exhaust Glasspack Mufflers
    - Jones Exhaust 3.5" x 22" Polished Stainless Steel Rolled Edge Non-Resonated Exhaust Tips

    Former Rides
    1990 Ford Tempo GLS
    1991 Ford Tempo GL
    1996 Ford Explorer XLT
    2002 Ford Explorer XLT
    2004 Lincoln LS V8
    2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
    2014 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost


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    A friend of mine on fb bought a car quest 200 amp alt and put it on his 2003 grand marquis. It wouldn’t charge, he did some research and swapped the outer 2 wires on the regulator, or repinned it and it now works well.

    This is great news, it might actually work on a marauder by repinning it too.
    The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies

    Current marauders
    04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg

    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
    03 DBP Light Flint #122
    03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
    03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
    03 Black 300a
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works

    04 Heaton Swapped DTR
    Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread

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    I read the fb, it was a 6g alt upgrade 200 amp and you swap the quick connect at the alt.
    The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies

    Current marauders
    04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg

    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
    03 DBP Light Flint #122
    03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
    03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
    03 Black 300a
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works

    04 Heaton Swapped DTR
    Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread

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    The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies

    Current marauders
    04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg

    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
    03 DBP Light Flint #122
    03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
    03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
    03 Black 300a
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works

    04 Heaton Swapped DTR
    Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by MaskedMarauder View Post
    Any recommendations for a higher output alternator than stock? I know about DB Electrical. Any other recommendations out there?
    Local automotive electrical shop?
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