Hey guys,
I need to get a higher output alternator. Once the car warms up and holds an idle at 1,000 to 1,100 my voltmeter (aftermarket) is showing 12 volts. When I cruise, it goes up to 14 volts. This is during the day (no lights on) and in cooler weather (no AC on).
When I start the car and turn on the lights and the AC, it's at 10 volts. A couple mechanics that have looked at the car over the last few months have recommended a higher output unit.
So, I called a place called Alternator Pros. The guy told me that these units are hard to make in higher ouput because they are so small and not much room for additional windings? Don't know about any of that, but he said the OEM units were 60 amp and that I should do an amp test to see what I'm drawing with everything turned on.
Any recommendations of where I can get a higher output unit for the 383?
Thanks guys,
John
I need to get a higher output alternator. Once the car warms up and holds an idle at 1,000 to 1,100 my voltmeter (aftermarket) is showing 12 volts. When I cruise, it goes up to 14 volts. This is during the day (no lights on) and in cooler weather (no AC on).
When I start the car and turn on the lights and the AC, it's at 10 volts. A couple mechanics that have looked at the car over the last few months have recommended a higher output unit.
So, I called a place called Alternator Pros. The guy told me that these units are hard to make in higher ouput because they are so small and not much room for additional windings? Don't know about any of that, but he said the OEM units were 60 amp and that I should do an amp test to see what I'm drawing with everything turned on.
Any recommendations of where I can get a higher output unit for the 383?
Thanks guys,
John
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