Alternator upping amperage suggestions, I already up'd to 75 amps... not enough. Options

[pnewman]

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

[ArtechnikA]

No cooling issues, works just like the original. Purchased the unit from a vendor on Evilbay

Which leads us to the inevitable question - how do you know it's actually producing (or capable of producing) 125A?

And the next question - are all the wires between the alternator output and the battery rated for 125A at 12V ?

1500W is serious energy - like 2X a typical 911 alternator - and they have way better cooling - are lots larger.

Color me skeptical...

I'm glad it's working for you, but I am highly dubious it's actually capable of producing anything like 125A.

[jsayre914]

Which leads us to the inevitable question - how do you know it's actually producing (or capable of producing) 125A?

And the next question - are all the wires between the alternator output and the battery rated for 125A at 12V ?

The stereo bumps, i mean it really really pushes in on your chest (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

And the wiring was all upgraded. Everything is brand new, from the custom Jeff Bowlsby harness with 2 runs of 8g wire, then the o gauge power and ground. then I added ground wires from the alternator bolt to multiple ground points in the engine bay.

Yes the wiring can handle it. None of my added electronics are using stock leads. I run power and ground from the battery all the way up to the Desmazes Delayeator.

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