Altenator size Q
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From: Gilbert AZ
Car: 2000 Camaro SS
Engine: LS1
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Axle/Gears: 4.10
Altenator size Q
Ok im wondering if anyone can give me a idea on which size of alt i should go with. I have a 91 bird with a 350, i do run the AC ( live in AZ ) and i have my fans set up on a switch to turn both on. The power seems to be fine untill i have fans on with the lights on and the AC on lol. I replaced the alt with whatever the stock amp one is ( please clue me in on what size it is lol ) cause the old one was even worse.
So the question, what size should i go with and what size is stock? Will a 100 amp work or should i go bigger since i am running a dual fan switch set up?
So the question, what size should i go with and what size is stock? Will a 100 amp work or should i go bigger since i am running a dual fan switch set up?
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From: Long Island NY
Car: Hers: 88 Formula 350
Engine: TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt Posi
i just put the iceberg 170 CS130 in her 88 350 firebird
nice piece
rock solid output
defiinitely felt cooler when i touched it compared to the stock one
have to see what the long term life will be.
nice piece
rock solid output
defiinitely felt cooler when i touched it compared to the stock one
have to see what the long term life will be.
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From: Gilbert AZ
Car: 2000 Camaro SS
Engine: LS1
Transmission: t-56
Axle/Gears: 4.10
Do you guys have any links of the higher output amp alternators? I guess i have the 105 amp one which i would think would be more than enough but now that its summer the voltage drops down do about 9-10 when im at a stop with the AC on and fans going.
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From: Long Island NY
Car: Hers: 88 Formula 350
Engine: TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt Posi
http://www.alternatorparts.com/
the cs140 is supposed to be better, but costs a little more, but supposedly worth it
the iceberg dropped right in no problems
summit also has the power laster listed as a GM TPI alternator
either one should be fine
the cs140 is supposed to be better, but costs a little more, but supposedly worth it
the iceberg dropped right in no problems
summit also has the power laster listed as a GM TPI alternator
either one should be fine
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