55amp or 74amp Alternator?

[angus]

I think my regulator (internal) has gone on the van - posted a while ago about an intermittent charging light issue, which involved flashing headlights.

Current alternator is pretty old, may use opportunity to replace whole thing - if so, any reason to 'upgrade' to a 75amp version?
Don't have a massive stereo in the van, or much else extra - any other advantages in going up in amps?!

Having said that - a £25 replacement regulator may be more sensible...

 

[Guest]

make sure you know the origin on the higher AMP unit, as from experience the majority are manufactured in China and i have heard people getting problems with them. I had to hunt around to find a 95 amp non chinese one.

 

[angus]

Yep - spotted that in a search - good advice!