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> High Amp Alternator, bolt in application
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post Apr 13 2015, 04:03 PM
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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)


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post Apr 13 2015, 04:27 PM
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So, what happens when the voltage regulator fails? How much heavier and what might be the cost?
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post Apr 13 2015, 04:33 PM
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post Apr 13 2015, 04:47 PM
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Pulley fan or rear cooling duck???
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post Apr 13 2015, 05:27 PM
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Pulley fan or rear cooling duck???

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post Apr 13 2015, 05:43 PM
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Pulley fan or rear cooling duck???

The alternator is sold just as it's shown. I am probably going to merge a 914 alternator rear housing and the one that came on this unit. Should be able to make that work pretty easily.

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So, what happens when the voltage regulator fails? How much heavier and what might be the cost?

The VR may be replaceable, but I expect this new stuff to be much more robust. Which means, I expect to never have to touch this alternator/VR again ever. I didn't weigh it, but I would guess around double the weight. Cost TBD, but a rebuilt unit is under $100, and this will be at least triple that, plus... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)
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post Apr 13 2015, 11:51 PM
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Looked and theres a fan inside. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Apr 14 2015, 01:12 AM
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Apr 13 2015, 04:27 PM) *

QUOTE(Geezer914 @ Apr 13 2015, 04:47 PM) *

Pulley fan or rear cooling duck???

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post Apr 14 2015, 02:17 AM
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Looks good, Mark. Will the OEM alternator tin fit (or will it need to be modified a bit)?
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post Apr 14 2015, 06:45 AM
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Looked and theres a fan inside. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

Looks like you are on a good find.
Was this alternator designed for a specific rotation? I believe the air should exit to the front. If it has an internal fan, will it be able to do this? No all fans can be reversed
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post Apr 22 2015, 10:53 AM
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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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Noticed that one too. Very common though. So much so that they named tape that way.
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post Apr 22 2015, 11:19 AM
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Noticed that one too. Very common though. So much so that they named tape that way.

I think even the HVAC people spell it that way now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) It's about time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Apr 22 2015, 01:32 PM
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I think even the HVAC people spell it that way now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) It's about time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


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Just heard back that the alternator is the correct rotation for the Type 4.

That is good news. Where does the air exit?
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post Apr 22 2015, 06:36 PM
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I think even the HVAC people spell it that way now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) It's about time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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There is warm air at the North Pole?

Also i can hardly wait Mark. Being decrepit and holding the alternator up there. Well, will the weight be an issue?
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post Apr 22 2015, 09:14 PM
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I'll weigh it tomorrow... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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Since I'm going the efi route I think I'm going to need one of these.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post May 15 2015, 07:56 PM
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Efi doesn't need high amps. It's more hot big headlights, seat heaters, stereo, etc.
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