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Ti Kan ti at amb.org
Fri Jan 20 13:21:39 EST 2006


Nathan Ray writes:
> all of this ultrinator stuff has reminded me of a project I wanted to ask 
> the list about.  On my 4kq I run hella 4000's w/ 130 watt bulbs and I am 
> thinking of also getting the euro headlights instead of the stock pos ones.  
> Problem is I think that all that wattage will fry my alternator and/or 
> battery.  So, would it be possible to put a second alternator where my AC 
> compressor was, and would it be possible to make a system where it could be 
> switched on and off?  Or should I just get an alternator with high amperage?

A 90A alternator puts out over 1000W of charge so a couple of
high-wattage headlight bulbs aren't going to tax it.  Running euro
lights with 55W bulbs will give you more usable light than DOT
lamps with 130W bulbs.  Use a relayed harness if you don't already
have one, or your headlight switch and stock wiring will fry.

-Ti



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