IÔÇÖm preparing to drop in a Starion 75-amp alternator in place of the 50-amp unit in my ÔÇÖ87 4-cyl. However, IÔÇÖve been looking at the charging wire running from the alternator, and itÔÇÖs a pitiful thing; I havenÔÇÖt measured the conductor to be sure, but it looks like no more than a 10-gauge wire.

Looking at wiring charts, it tells me that a 5-foot run (which is about what it is from the alt to the battery) at 75-amps requires a 4-gauge wire. ThatÔÇÖs a big difference from whatÔÇÖs in there!

Should I upgrade that stock wire before putting the new alternator in?