How much amperage can an alternator support? no really...

Taka Mizutani t44tqtro at gmail.com
Mon Feb 4 15:43:48 PST 2008


I can't tell you what your amp draw would be in normal running, but there
are a few things you can do to reduce the load on the alternator:

Replace the stock radiator fan with a more efficient electric fan or
multiple fans, in conjunction with a larger, thicker radiator.

Replace the incandescent rally lights with HID- that's 35W instead of 100 or
130W.

Install new alternator, new ground wires, new alternator to battery wire
(heavier gauge as well)- this would ensure that everything is working at top
efficiency.

The biggest draw will be the radiator fan.

Taka


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