high-output alternators?

[Huw Powell]

> Huw- I don't know about Brett's car, but with a good OEM alternator, 
> I've never had any electrical issues related to the alternator in my 
> old car.

> I've never had an issue with the alternator not being able to output 
> enough to run all of the electrical stuff in the car.

I haven't either, even with silly stereos and lights.  (at least, not
due to inadequate "good" parts) But the 200q20v has a lot of accessories 
that want to run on their own a lot, I guess.

> Is 2 gauge sufficient? I thought you'd need 0 gauge at least for 
> 130A.

I make 2 ga good for 120 amps, very conservative rating.  And you'll
never be sending that to the battery, anytime you're up in that range
it's going to accessories.  Hmm, maybe he should also add some heavier
wires to the fusebox, rad fan, etc........

Modern vehicle wires are puny, barely capable of carrying the load the
device they feed is "supposed" to draw.  Works great when new, not so
great after a few years.  The old stuff was crazy, 12 ga all over the
place.  Must have been on sale.

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Huw Powell

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