Alternator replacement
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Alternator replacement
I have a 71 BB with the factory alternator(63amps) would like to replace it with a little more powerful one (94amps). Do you have to modify anything to install,want one that looks close to factory one. Or do you just hook it up and thats it?? any ideas thanks
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Just get another one with more amps. If you go much bigger, I'd probably run another large wire from the back of the alternator to the starter (battery cable). The stock wiring wasn't meant for 100 amps continuously.
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Originally Posted by markdtn
Just get another one with more amps. If you go much bigger, I'd probably run another large wire from the back of the alternator to the starter (battery cable). The stock wiring wasn't meant for 100 amps continuously.
You don't want to take the chance of starting a fire
