Alternator upping amperage suggestions, I already up'd to 75 amps... not enough. |
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Alternator upping amperage suggestions, I already up'd to 75 amps... not enough. |
pnewman |
Aug 18 2012, 10:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 371 Joined: 15-February 05 From: Lincolnshire, IL Member No.: 3,606 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ok Ok Ok.
I have to many gadgets in my car for a 75 amp alternator to support. They all work great but they are pigs: Heated seats high power stereo Sub woofer w/ amp HID headlights windshield washer pump Interior / map lights in rear view mirror etc. So I have a seperate circuit and an electrical sub-panel to support the load safely but simply put: "I need more power Scotty!" Took my old 50 amp Bosch to an alternator / starter rebuilder and after looking at it a bit they recommended the AC Delco 100 / 105+ amp single wire alternator with integral regulator for $110 rebuilt. He stated that it could run the dash idiot light too. Not quite ready to bypass the voltage regulator etc. I am sure this mod is probably old hat for some. Thoughts? Thanks in advance, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) Pete |
GeorgeRud |
Aug 19 2012, 06:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It really should just come down to whether the Delco unit would fit in the available space and the wiring harness can be modified. Haven't really heard much in people replacing their alternators with higher power ones. Have you added up the amperage required by your items? Do they add up to over 50amps?
You might want to check with Sol Snyderman at Perfect Power in Buffalo Grove to see if he's ever heard of such a swap. Brad Mayeur at 914Ltd in E. Peoria would be another great source of information if no one hare has any experience with the larger alternator. |
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