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 |
ArtechnikA |
Aug 22 2012, 02:14 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE 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 |
Aug 22 2012, 02:53 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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