Alternator

[1sty]

Just so you guys know their is a 180 Amp AC Delco alternator that will fit in our cars.

 

[chitownmp3]

I know this is an old ass thread but .........Where can I get my hands on one of these 200amp beasts ?
My sq system is slowly killing that 75amp pos!
:wtf:

 

[1sty]

I found out later it was actualy a 180 amp AC delco. The only reason I wasn't pissed is becuase the AC delco had a better idle performance. My idle voltage 14.8 volts.

My local alternator shop was the ones that put it in. They reccomended it and I guess had to bulid custom mounting brackets to get it in there.

 

[LinuxRacr]

What would be the pros and cons to upgrading to this altenator? What difference did it make for you (can you elaborate on the idle)?

 

[1sty]

A higher output alternator that is a rebuilt rewound tens to suck at idle and drag the system unless the idle is set to 2000 otherwise the stock alternator can put out more juice. Using a stock alternator of higher capacity doesn't do as bad.

Pro:
I run at 14.8 volts and can safely run a high powered system.
My Headlights double in intensity whe it gets going.


Cons:
Loose some power and gas milage. The combo of the alternator and the restriction of the turbo forced me to a 1300 rpm idle setting.
I blow up a set of Piaa Headlights every 3 months.