[Roadsters] Alternator Upgrade

[Steve Harvey]

Why would anyone want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere with an original
alternator when there's a newer system that's work great? Modify your
current system to a GM (90 amp works) and be done with it. My .00005 cents

Steb  

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John F
Sandhoff
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 7:16 PM
To: Hoon Kim
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Alternator Upgrade

> ...Now with the alternator kaput it is a good time to replace
> it and upgrade so that I can install a stereo, speakers, and possibly
> upgrade my headlights.

I'm not against alternator swaps. Someday I plan on doing it myself.
To do it right requires proper fusing, resizing the feed wires, shunting
or bypassing the alternator, in addition to proper physical mounting,
etc.

So one question you need to ask: What will you gain? As far as
power needs, 55w headlights times two draw under 10 amps. 50 watt
stereo another 10 amps. Add running lights, heater, cell phone charger
and you're still doing OK (marginal, but OK).

Mind you, an extra margin would be nice - 40 or 50 amp would be
good. But necessary? Not unless you're doing more than what
I've just listed...

Just a thought... Others I'm sure will differ :-) Bring on the discussion!

-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA
________________________________________
Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation  $16.00
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/stebharvey@ameritech.
net