Electrically Challenged
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Electrically Challenged
I am waiting for my 696 to be returned, in the meantime I have a 693, 37 amp. I am wondering :
1.Why did GM bother to increase the amperage to 41 when equipped with T.I. ?
2. Will any damage result in using a 37 amp alternator with 427 and T.I., (NON A/C) ?
3. Will any conflicts arise if the 37 amp were changed to 61 ?
Obviously Lectric Limited Jer :D
Thanks to any / all :cheers:
1.Why did GM bother to increase the amperage to 41 when equipped with T.I. ?
2. Will any damage result in using a 37 amp alternator with 427 and T.I., (NON A/C) ?
3. Will any conflicts arise if the 37 amp were changed to 61 ?
Obviously Lectric Limited Jer :D
Thanks to any / all :cheers:
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Re: Electrically Challenged (3X2-427)
I don't claim to be any kind of expert on electrics, Jer, but I think I can answer a couple of these.
I think this is like that 'tree in the forest' question. An additional 4 amps isn't going to make much of a difference. Perhaps GM was concerned the TI would draw a bit more than points? The alternator produces much more power than required to simply run the systems of the car which is why a regulator is required.
The only problem I could see would be if the TI does that much draw more, it could slowly drain the battery but I doubt the 4 amps difference would be remarkable.
Not as long as your regulator is functioning properly. Remember, that 61 amps represents the total power producing capacity. The regulator controls output to what is required.
1.Why did GM bother to increase the amperage to 41 when equipped with T.I. ?
2. Will any damage result in using a 37 amp alternator with 427 and T.I., (NON A/C) ?
3. Will any conflicts arise if the 37 amp were changed to 61 ?
