Alternator Upgrade

[hbleconey]

I have a 2012 PW and I bought it used with the 180amp alternator. I spend a month a year in Baja where I run a lot of lights and every now and then have a to do multiple pull recoveries. I was thinking of putting in the 220amp as a replacement but wondering if that will screw up the computer? I've been told multiple things, including as long as I don't put in a dual alternator I should be fine. thoughts?

Also, is putting in a 270amp aftermarket alternator for a diesel an option?

 

[PaulTGarrett]

Following this, considering an alternator upgrade for my 2012 CTD...

 

[RedSRT4Me]

I have a 2012 PW and I bought it used with the 180amp alternator. I spend a month a year in Baja where I run a lot of lights and every now and then have a to do multiple pull recoveries. I was thinking of putting in the 220amp as a replacement but wondering if that will screw up the computer? I've been told multiple things, including as long as I don't put in a dual alternator I should be fine. thoughts?

Also, is putting in a 270amp aftermarket alternator for a diesel an option?

I did a quick Google search finding this. Apparently you can add dual alts to a gas truck with a simple sales code flash.

http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/viewtopic.php?t=5109

 

[RedSRT4Me]

http://www.qualitypowerauto.com/item_536/Dodge-Ram-Trucks.htm

This company offers up to 370a alts for the rams gas or diesel.

I've never done business with this company so I cannot vouch for them but this is an option for the OP to start from.