Alternator Upgrade
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Instructor
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From: Central NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Alternator Upgrade
I’m looking to purchase an alternator and need to find out which one will work for my application. The car is not original; I have a 383 in it. I am running a MSD ignition, maybe electric fans for the radiator, no electric windows and would like to install an aftermarket air conditional in the future. I see that Lectric Limited has a conversion kit for internal regulated alternators but how does one determine what size to get and which one?
Thanks,
Eddie
Here a picture of my project.
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Thanks,
Eddie
Here a picture of my project.
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From: Taylor Michigan
I would recommend a 94 amp alternator that uses the same size of case that most of the early Vettes use but only in 37-63 amp units. The nice thing about is that it`s mounted in the same place without the need of 1/2 assed aftermarket useless brackets ..
Melting Slicks
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From: Cave Creek AZ
I did the Delco 12SI alternator upgrade a few years ago. Has a built-in regulator. Running A/C with auxillary fans & lights on there is no discharge at an idle. Alternator fit perfectly. I used the Lectric Limited $15.00 conversion wiring harness. Check out this information at Mad Electrical. Rebuilt alternator with lifetime warranty at Advance Autoparts is about $110.00 (no core charge). Works for me.
Roy
Roy
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From: Del Boca Vista FL
I am using a 105 amp, one wire (horrors) aftermarket alternator. I am running TPI, Walbro electric fuel pump, Spall electric fan, Vintage Air, Dakota digital cruise control, Power Windows and pushing it all through a Painless wiring harness.
Mounts to stock alternator bracketry. Only thing to give it away is that it is chromed. Otherwise it looks stock.
Rich
Mounts to stock alternator bracketry. Only thing to give it away is that it is chromed. Otherwise it looks stock.
Rich
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From: FREDERICKSBURG VA
135 Amp External Regulator
ALL CHEVY CARS AND TRUCKS,OLDSMOBILE FROM 1963-1972.
FACTORY TESTED FOR PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS!
Requires no modification to bracket system or wiring.
This unit is completely compatable with all factory components.
This high output capability alternator is compatable with you existing external voltage regulator.
You are viewing a 135 AMP capability HiOutput alternator for your car or truck. Part number 7122-3-135A. USD $89.99
http://verizonsupersite.com/4alterst...r&catuid=10013
FACTORY TESTED FOR PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS!
Requires no modification to bracket system or wiring.
This unit is completely compatable with all factory components.
This high output capability alternator is compatable with you existing external voltage regulator.
You are viewing a 135 AMP capability HiOutput alternator for your car or truck. Part number 7122-3-135A. USD $89.99
http://verizonsupersite.com/4alterst...r&catuid=10013
