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Re: Alternator output: 87 4kcsq

To: "Mark L. Chang" <mchang@ece.nwu.edu>, quattro group <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Subject: Re: Alternator output: 87 4kcsq
From: Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 13:50:05 -0400
References: <Pine.SUN.3.95.980412015005.23980C-100000@delta.ece.nwu.edu>
Sender: owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net

> I'm starting to worry about power output from the alternator.  I've just
> installed 250W stereo in the car (~30A draw) and am planning to upgrade to
> Euros real-soon-now.

Lots of us are doing worse, ie me at 500w of audio, 400w of high
beams... and our batteries keep on charging.

> Will I be running into charging problems or stressing the alternator too
> much?  What is the rated output of my alternator?

Probably 90A. (1080w @ 12, 1170w @ 13, the magnificent Bosch charhing
voltage...)

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.thebook.com/human-speakers/audi-main.htm

References:
- Alternator output: 87 4kcsq
  - From: "Mark L. Chang" <mchang@ece.nwu.edu>

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