I will also be ordering an upgraded alternator. I feel it's needed to meet the higher electrical demand of the electric power steering and water pump. Driving at night with the electric water pump and lights on, I can already feel the stock alternator is struggling at idle, with the dimming lights and slight engine stumble. So for the EPSP, an upgraded alternator is a good idea. You can get away with the stock alternator, but you have to run a high idle.