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ti09ny

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Hi I'm buying a 250 amp alternator for my commodore from the states.... It's for a Buick Rivera with a 3.8L v6.... I know it's gonna fit the only promblem is my commodore has a 2 pin regulator and the Buick has a 4 pin.... Is there a way to wire it up to work for a 2 pin
 

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Why do you need a bigger alternator?
 

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u should b able 2 get the same alternator with a 2 pin connector so id say uve got the wrong alternator.
 

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yep as said above you have the wrong alternator
 

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ah ok i just need to locate an alternator rated at 250 amps for my sound system.... got any ideas or websites for me to get 1?
 

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how bigs ur system coz u should b fine with just an 85amp 1.
 

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99% of professional stereo installs don't have a bigger alternator. You will be fine with the stock one.
 

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your going to have to have your car revving its tits off to be able to get it to charge that high. ever noticed how much the revs drop with the stock one when you load it up? and its only prob putting out 20-30amps.

and most yank cars have a different regulator. lots of them don't run warning lights etc, and have a 4 pin denso reg.
 

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Yeah some how I doubt it.
 
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