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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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Anyone got any recommendations for a lightest weight street duty alternator? I do need something that will put out at least stock amperage because I am running an aftermarket ignition, two fuel pumps, an electric water pump, electric fan and a 4 solenoid nitrous system. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Powermaster makes one I believe, check Jegs or Summit
Im also looking for a mini alt with a 1 wire hookup for the 67 so it can be mounted down low and close to the W/P.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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i think MSD has light/small alternator
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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East Coast Auto Electric is another quality company.
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cs-110 from a 91 chev cavalier 4-banger is 11 lb, tiny, has 3 mounting lugs (pick any two)...its rated for 80 amp service...vette alt wiring will plug in....GM sells a higher output ''race'' version that is popular with nastycar racers....some of the rice burners have smaller ones
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I was in the market til I found that the pieces I was researching weren't light enough to warrant the swap. I believe stock is somewhere between 10-15 lbs from what I found.

Here's one site: http://go.mrgasket.com/pdf/alter_starters.pdf

Another: http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/...ternators.html

I got a bigger weight loss going to a lighter battery and didn't lose anything in the process. Now if my alternator ever dies, I may try one of these.
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