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 |
damesandhotrods |
Aug 22 2012, 07:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 568 Joined: 26-September 10 From: Santa Cruz California Member No.: 12,218 Region Association: Northern California |
Then why not install an amp meter and monitor your current draw? I don’t mean to get all Myth Busters on you, but if you don’t know, you’ll never feel confident in the car.
This also gets into your switches. If your devices are wired through the switches and they can’t handle the current you’re looking at a potential fire. If you’re drawing so much current the switches should be controlling relays and the relays handling the current. |
pnewman |
Sep 8 2012, 12:21 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 |
Then why not install an amp meter and monitor your current draw? I don’t mean to get all Myth Busters on you, but if you don’t know, you’ll never feel confident in the car. This also gets into your switches. If your devices are wired through the switches and they can’t handle the current you’re looking at a potential fire. If you’re drawing so much current the switches should be controlling relays and the relays handling the current. Ammeter: I see a "voltage drop" on my voltmeter. The issue is obvious with usage of multiple accessories when used simultaneously. Fire Hazard: I created a secondary (sub ATC fuse panel) with its' own main back to the battery which is also routed through a main fuse at the battery. Said panel is triggered off of a relay triggered by the ignition switch. The relay/wires/fuses etc all are good for their respective loads. Oh and I have been a full time FireFighter for 12+ years. Kind of watchful of those risks. So much so that I have an extinguisher mounted at the ready. |
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