[DeTomaso] Alternator question

[Kirby Schrader]

PS: It's a 3G and it wasn't 'cheap'.

On Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 11:07, Kirby Schrader <kirby.schrader at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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