[Roadsters] Alternator Upgrade

[Vlaury@roadrunner.com]

Because the hitachi or Mitsubishi unit is as dependable and  
rebuildable as any other unit you will find.

Because 60 amps is a bad mix with a 35 amp designed car

Because carburators as big as your motor looks cool. Alternators as  
big as your motor do not

What I would like info on is this- Les Cannaday, at one time, often  
used a smallish Mitsubishi unit from a newer compact. Looked real nice  
in the engine compartment. Anyone remmber the details on that one?


On May 25, 2010, at 19:58, "Steve Harvey" <stebharvey at ameritech.net>  
wrote:

> 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,