[DeTomaso] Alternator question

[Kirby Schrader]

Rob,

I am using a 200 amp alternator on my GT-40. It puts out over 100 amps at
idle, if required. It is also the small Ford style alternator which allows
it to fit in the space available in a GT-40 (i.e., not much...).

I got it from Nations.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/highoutput.html

It has worked very well for me so far. I bought it specifically for the high
output at idle. In traffic, stopped, 100+F, electric water pump, EFI, MSD,
etc. etc.

Caveats...
1) If you really believe you are going to use that much power, make sure the
wiring is up to it. I did a lot of re-wiring.
2) If the alternator does have to put out that much power, expect a single
V-belt to slip. That's why you see ribbed belts running alternators and
stuff these days...
I am still using a single V-belt and so far, no problem.

If I need to replace the one in my Pantera some day, I'll get the same
thing. They have different options, but I am using the Ford 3 wire style.

FWIW,
Kirby



On Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 10:50, robert stewart <rspink2012 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>  I am making some modifications to the air conditioning system. The
> condensor has been moved to the front of the rad. To increase the air flow I
> have added two sucker fans and two pusher fans. They are mounted and the do
> fit. A tight fit.
>
> The 4 fans draw 58 amps. I am estimating the blower motor at 5 amps, the
> lights at 16 amps and the ignition at say 2 amps. For about 81amps total
> while running the AC at night. I live in Houston so a pretty frequent event
> when summer evenings cool to 88 with 90% humidity.
>
> This all brings me to the need for a bigger alternator. Any suggestions for
> types of alternators and sources to get them?
>
> Thanks
>
> Rob
>
>
>
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