just ordered the mean green alternator. I've done some searching all over the forum, and it seems that the alternator on the X is in a icky spot. Has anybody ever considered putting some metal protection over the alternator? I think it'd be a smart idea for somebody to fabricate some direct metal bolt on, that would be able to protect the alternator from mud, and the such. I know that it wouldn't stop water, but hell it's better than nothing!

On to the alternator, hopefully I'll be getting the bugger Friday, and be able to install it Friday. I asked the MG industries how many amps the thing puts out at idle and they say "100 amps at idle, 180 amps at 2250 RPM". I also asked him how many amps he thinks the stock alternator puts out at idle, he said "probably something like 30". So a 300% increase of power at idle makes me a happy man