[DeTomaso] Good three-wire alternator?

Kirby Schrader kirby.schrader at gmail.com
Mon Mar 19 02:47:52 EDT 2012


If the system doesn't require 100 amps, then it won't fry anything. 
You could have a 500 amp alternator, if you wanted.

Now... if you add a lot of electrical components onto existing wires that are too small, then yes...  you could have a problem.

Kirby

On Mar 19, 2012, at 12:47 AM, Curt Hall wrote:

> Will the stock Pantera wiring support much more then a 100 amp alternator? With out frying itself? 
> 
> --- On Sun, 3/18/12, Kirby Schrader <kirby.schrader at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> From: Kirby Schrader <kirby.schrader at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Good three-wire alternator?
> To: MikeLDrew at aol.com
> Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 3:27 PM
> 
> 
> I wanted something for the GT40 that was three wire (so I kept the same wiring) and had high output at idle when you need it.
> i.e., sitting at the stoplight with the lights on, the A/C on, fans running full blast, electric water pump, ECU, etc. etc.
> 
> These guys had just what I wanted and I am very happy with it.
> http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/highoutput.html
> 
> I went with a 200 amp output 3G Ford style. It pumps out more than 100 amps at idle.
> 
> They know their stuff and will help you with no drama. Next time I need an alternator, I'll use them.
> 
> If you really NEED 200 amps, one V-belt won't cut it though... I just wanted the 100 amp at idle.
> 
> FWIW,
> Kirby
> 
> 
> 
> On Mar 18, 2012, at 3:18 PM, MikeLDrew at aol.com wrote:
> 
> > Hi guys,
> > 
> > I'm parts-chasing for a guy in Germany that wants a good 100-amp THREE-wire 
> > stock-style alternator, with the stock external voltage regulator.
> > 
> > All the Pantera vendors sell the no-brain one-wire alternator with internal 
> > regulator.   He's looking to keep his system stock, but just pumped up a 
> > bit.
> > 
> > My local NAPA can have one custom-made for $190, but does anybody know of 
> > an off-the-shelf alternative?
> > 
> > Thanks!
> > 
> > Mike
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