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Is the 2.3l alternator the same as the 3.0 and 4.0?


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On ebay they look like they qre all listed together. I just wanted to make sure.. maybe get a product number? I want a high output for stereo, lights and stuff like ike that.

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From what I understand, and I may be wrong, but I have heard of people using a Taurus alternator for what your talking about.
 

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The Year of your Ranger will matter, Ford used 2 different 2.3l engines in Rangers
In general, no, the 2.3l engine used different mounting than the Ranger V6 engines, so not the same alternators

List of Ranger alternators here: https://therangerstation.com/tech_library/alternator.shtml

I would add the electrics you want before replacing alternator
With all electrics on, if head lights start to dim at idle then you will want a higher amp alternator
Alternators only output 60% of their amp rating with engine under 1,000rpm, idling
At about 1,500rpm, and above, is when they output 100% of rating

So a 100amp alternator has 60amps at idle and 100amps above 1,500rpm
 
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You get the idea ranger850.
Dang ronD loads of info. Good to know that about alternators at idle. I dont have a number but maybe 30% increase, and a big 3 wiring upgrade. I only have the single cab for speakers.

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