Alternater question
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From: Forked River NJ
Alternater question
My 43 amp alt. is working fine but I am thinking on adding some cooling fans and will probably need higher amps. What makes an alt. higher amps and can you convert a 43 amp to a higher amp or is it just better to buy a new one with higher amps. Not going to do this right away and I'm always up for a challenge.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by Gordonm
My 43 amp alt. is working fine but I am thinking on adding some cooling fans and will probably need higher amps. What makes an alt. higher amps and can you convert a 43 amp to a higher amp or is it just better to buy a new one with higher amps. Not going to do this right away and I'm always up for a challenge.
i believe its the internal windings...and i don't think you can change this in your garage....i'm sure an electrical shop can, but it may not be cost effective when new ones cost $80 - 100
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From: FL
www.alternatorparts.com
Part # HO-7001 80 Amp Upgrade $29.95
Part # HO-7011 105 Amp Upgrade $39.95
http://www.alternatorparts.com/gm_al...grade_kits.htm
I have the 80 Amp kit with dual Spals and it works great. Took me about 45 minutes to do the upgrade and that includes removal and re-install. So, at least my alternator is "numbers matching" (it is about the only thing that still is
).
Part # HO-7001 80 Amp Upgrade $29.95
Part # HO-7011 105 Amp Upgrade $39.95
http://www.alternatorparts.com/gm_al...grade_kits.htm
I have the 80 Amp kit with dual Spals and it works great. Took me about 45 minutes to do the upgrade and that includes removal and re-install. So, at least my alternator is "numbers matching" (it is about the only thing that still is
).
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From: Forked River NJ
Originally Posted by SteveG75
www.alternatorparts.com
Part # HO-7001 80 Amp Upgrade $29.95
Part # HO-7011 105 Amp Upgrade $39.95
http://www.alternatorparts.com/gm_al...grade_kits.htm
I have the 80 Amp kit with dual Spals and it works great. Took me about 45 minutes to do the upgrade and that includes removal and re-install. So, at least my alternator is "numbers matching" (it is about the only thing that still is ).
Part # HO-7001 80 Amp Upgrade $29.95
Part # HO-7011 105 Amp Upgrade $39.95
http://www.alternatorparts.com/gm_al...grade_kits.htm
I have the 80 Amp kit with dual Spals and it works great. Took me about 45 minutes to do the upgrade and that includes removal and re-install. So, at least my alternator is "numbers matching" (it is about the only thing that still is
).
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From: Mertztown Pa
My altenator went a couple of years ago. At that time I figured I would just go to an auto parts store and get a new one. Then I remembered a shop around here that rebuilds them. I took it to him. I think it was around 60 dollars. While I was there he up the amps and told me I was lucky that I did not get a new alternator and turn this one in as a core. He said that the corvette has its very own altenator. This altenator is not on any other car because it has cooling fins on the back. I was glad I kept the original and had it fixed.
