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 |
Matt Meyer |
Aug 22 2012, 02:28 PM
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Überlurker Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Eastern Washington Member No.: 1,411 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I don't see why you would ever run a one wire setup.
This is for a different vehicle but here is a link to a discussion on one vs. three wire connection and converting from a externally regulated alternator to an internally regulated alternator. Bob Skelly's Alternator Site The CS series alternators and the 12SI series are supposed to have excellent cooling. What would you use for a pulley? I think these typically spin at about 1/2 engine speed. The pulley on the fan is pretty big which means you should have a big pulley on the alternator. The pulleys on modern alternators are pretty small. Maybe they are suppposed to spin faster. |
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