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| McMark |
  Apr 13 2015, 04:03 PM
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914 Freak!  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None  |
I needed a new alternator for the Turbo 1.7 car and with all of the upgrades I've done I thought I'd look around for a higher amperage unit to install. I know this has been done before, but I wanted something that was a more natural fit. And while I was looking, something with 'modern' technology would be nice.
I found a unit that looked promising and took the leap. It's a built to order, made in the USA unit. It features a built in regulator for a single wire installation, and it's 150 amps (also available in 240 amp! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) ). It finally arrived last week and holding it roughly in place nothing jumped out as a major problem, but there were a few tweaks to the housing. So a little trimming of the two mounting points, a bushing to reduce the pivot shaft diameter to 8mm, and drilling the top mount to 8mm it fits perfectly. Works just like an original unit, has MORE clearance than a stock unit although it weighs quite a bit more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I want to get this installed in my car before I make any promises, but this is looking like a REALLY easy upgrade. NO MORE VOLTAGE REGULATOR!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Attached image(s)   
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| McMark |
Apr 22 2015, 10:53 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Was this alternator designed for a specific rotation? Just heard back that the alternator is the correct rotation for the Type 4. |
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McMark High Amp Alternator Apr 13 2015, 04:03 PM
Elliot Cannon So, what happens when the voltage regulator fails?... Apr 13 2015, 04:27 PM Krieger Good work! Apr 13 2015, 04:33 PM Geezer914 Pulley fan or rear cooling duck??? Apr 13 2015, 04:47 PM
Kansas 914
Pulley fan or rear cooling duck???
:popcorn: Apr 13 2015, 05:27 PM Elliot Cannon
Pulley fan or rear cooling duck???
:popcorn:
Apr 14 2015, 01:12 AM worn
Noticed that one too. Very common though. So ... Apr 22 2015, 11:03 AM Elliot Cannon
Noticed that one too. Very common though. So... Apr 22 2015, 11:19 AM Kansas 914
I think even the HVAC people spell it that way n... Apr 22 2015, 01:32 PM euro911 I think even the HVAC people spell it that way now... Apr 22 2015, 06:36 PM worn There is warm air at the North Pole?
Also i can h... Apr 22 2015, 07:03 PM McMark
The alternator is sold just as it's shown. I... Apr 13 2015, 05:43 PM McMark Looked and theres a fan inside. :thumbsup: Apr 13 2015, 11:51 PM Bartlett 914
Looked and theres a fan inside. :thumbsup:
Look... Apr 14 2015, 06:45 AM euro911 Looks good, Mark. Will the OEM alternator tin fit ... Apr 14 2015, 02:17 AM Bartlett 914
Just heard back that the alternator is the corre... Apr 22 2015, 01:53 PM McMark I'll weigh it tomorrow... :thumbsup: Apr 22 2015, 09:14 PM falcor75 Since I'm going the efi route I think I'm ... May 15 2015, 01:03 PM McMark Efi doesn't need high amps. It's more hot ... May 15 2015, 07:56 PM worn
Efi doesn't need high amps. It's more hot... May 15 2015, 08:09 PM euro911 Any updates, Mark? May 15 2015, 08:00 PM boxsterfan Awesome on this high output alternator!! ... May 15 2015, 08:12 PM McMark
Awesome on this high output alternator!! ... May 15 2015, 09:52 PM boxsterfan
Awesome on this high output alternator!... May 16 2015, 12:23 AM euro911 Yep, an electric heater's been on my list for ... May 15 2015, 10:58 PM Dtjaden Hi Mark,
Electric heaters have been discussed bef... May 16 2015, 10:29 AM sixnotfour I have used this one for two years ..works great..... May 16 2015, 01:08 PM boxsterfan
I have used this one for two years ..works great.... May 16 2015, 04:46 PM Dtjaden Just a caution on the heat output claims many of t... May 16 2015, 07:40 PM boxsterfan
Just a caution on the heat output claims many of ... May 16 2015, 07:44 PM McMark Installed this today. Went just as smooth as expec... May 24 2015, 08:09 PM boxsterfan :beer3: May 24 2015, 09:40 PM boxsterfan Did you ever try your electric heat unit? Seat he... Aug 8 2015, 12:29 PM MSHax That's pretty cool! Back in the day I modi... Aug 8 2015, 12:39 PM McMark Not yet. After the move and I get settled in the ... Aug 8 2015, 12:44 PM |
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