2nd Gen Tacoma electrical system upgrade

This is a copy of my post in my vendor thread. I figured I would post it here as well, in the appropriate category.

Well it took me a while to get everything sorted out, and to be sure that the system will work as designed, but now we have it! The 2nd Gen Tacoma Electrical System Stage Kit has started!

As of right now, we only have the Stage 1 Kits available, as I am still getting the alternator supplier locked into what I need. Today's 2nd gen Tacoma trucks with the off-road package already have a 130A alternator, which will perform just fine with the average demands of our Tacoma line. We will however be offering both a 200A and a 250A alternator for those who are running extreme loads from winches and high-power stereo systems who are looking for a FACTORY look under the hood, while still having the performance level of the super alternators.

So here is what the Stage 1 Kit comes with:

• High quality battery terminals with built-in voltage gauge for "at-a-glance" reading of your battery status.
• Heavy-duty 2 gauge primary cables for starter and vehicle grounds using welding cable with over 2000 strands of copper.
• Heavy-duty 4 gauge alternator cable, and vehicle power cable made of the same welding cable style, with over 1000 strands of copper.
• Heavy-duty 4 gauge power point draw with 130A fuse
• Performance Stereo 8 gauge wire for body ground
• Instructions on installation

The upcoming Stage 2 Kit will come with everything found in the Stage 1 Kit, with the addition of either a 130A alternator for those vehicles not having the Off-road package from the factory, or the 200A or 250A alternators for those wishing for extreme power output!


Just like the 1st gen Kits, each 2nd gen Kit is custom made to order, so please factor in up to 2 weeks to build your individual kit, and have them shipped to you. Starting price for the Stage 1 Basic Kit will be $120 plus $11 shipping. This includes shipping to anywhere in the 50 US states, including of course Hawaii and Alaska! Shipping is available to Canada, but you will need to contact me on shipping rates. Custom Kits are available on request, and pricing will vary depending on requirements.


Post any questions here, or in my vendor thread under this same subject. Thanks for your time!

 

hmm will be keeping an eye out for the stage 2.

 

This!

 

Actually the Stage 2 kit IS out with options of a 200A or 25A alternator. The Big Boys! Check the primary thread here.

 

since there is two threads on this, ill post this on here also..

Here is what I have.

3 - 100 Watt Hellas @ 12V = 25 amps
4 - 25 Watt Hellas @ 12 V = 10 amps
2 - Additional charging ports @ 10 amps each = 20 amps
LED bed light kit and Hood light kit, say.. = 5 amps

---60 amp peak of after market goodies

I have a standard 90 amp alternator.

Does anyone have an idea what the standard idle amp draw is on these trucks?

Say they're idling with the factory radio on at full blast?

I have been thinking about upgrading alternator, and this showed up

any suggestion?

 

All info answered in other thread. Thanks.

 

It would appear that I am not quite ready financially to go ahead and do this, but I will be in the near future. Stage 4 kit, 2 optima yellows, dual battery tray, and an alternator is looking to be about $800. Hell of alot to upgrade the charging system, but worth it.

 

Well, I recently got done with my dual-battery setup and wiring upgrade (went with 00 for everything...left the starter cable stock). So I wouldn't need any of the kit components.
However, the alternators intrigue me, as I definitely have a drop when I light up my pair of 130W front lights. Are you offering the alternators separately? And if so, how much? (I have the factory 130, so I'm asking about the Big Boys).
And is there any kind of package discount if we order bearings and alternators?

 

Texoma, no worries man. I will be here when you need it. Running dual batteries and all the cabling and the alternator do get pricy.

Mach375, the 200A alternators are $265, with $11 shipping. However you MUST be using 4 gauge alternator cable for this alternator. This is why I am very specific about what you have in the truck already.

 

So 00 wouldn't work?

 

Sorry for the long delay in a reply Mach.

I guess I should have explained better, you must have 4 gauge or smaller. (i.e. 2 or 00 gauge will also work)

 

Do you still sell these kits? If so I need one.

 

What brand alternator do you sell, and if I go to larger one is there any alterations to make it fit

 

Guys this thread is from 2014, might be better off just PM'ing @BamaToy1997 but you never know. I tagged bama in hopes it gets his attention lol