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THE MENACE 
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 Topic: Alternator Upgrade QuestionPosted: Feb/21/2012 at 10:39am |
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Looking for some opinions here!
I want to upgrade (modernize) to an alternator with a built in voltage regulator. What is the most common (best) alternator to use, in your opinions. I'm looking for dependability as this is for a daily driver (70 AMX).
Any suggestions are welcome!
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Dennis
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Posted: Feb/21/2012 at 10:58am |
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Had the same question, and I found a lot of info here:
and some helpful parts-type stuff here I eventually just bought a 3-wire alternator for a later-model GM something or other. Most of the differences in the alternator part numbers is just where the wiring comes out on the back side. There's a list somewhere on the web (sorry, can't find it right now) that gives all the model years to try to get the high output alternators off the shelf at the parts store.
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Posted: Feb/21/2012 at 11:17am |
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The 10si is about as reliable as anything out there.
Use the 3 wire install. I think I also have that list at home somewhere........... |
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Posted: Feb/21/2012 at 12:00pm |
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I put a CS130 on my AMX. Put a thread up here a while back. Not sure it it still survives or not.
I wired mine into the factory harness, using a plug and terminals I got from American Autowire. My alternator harness now plugs into the car where the external regulator used to, and it even drives the alternator light on the dash properly. I just tied the original wires that went to the Motorola back out of the way. I suspect that the increased amperage capability of the CS130 puts additional stress on the drive belt, as I have to keep it really snug or I get a squeal right after I start the car, as the alternator goes into full charge mode. |
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Posted: Feb/21/2012 at 12:23pm |
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The only extra wiring I had to do was to increase the size of the main wires from the alternator. Otherwise, the factory wiring worked fine.
3-wire is the right answer, as said before.
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Posted: Feb/21/2012 at 12:41pm |
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Ron your example should still be here...........
I think I found it - is this it? http://theamcforum.com/forum/alternator-conversion-motorola-to-cs130_topic17485_post157397.html There is also this which I BELIEVE to be technically correct -> http://theamcforum.com/forum/wiring-a-gm-10si-or-27-si-into-amc_topic12493.html |
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Posted: Feb/21/2012 at 2:28pm |
Yeah. That's it. Guess I deleted the pics. Probably still have them, if anyone is interested. |
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Ron Frost
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THE MENACE
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Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 10:01am |
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Thank you everyone!
That pretty much tells me everything I need to know.
Thank you all again for your help!!
Dennis
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Posted: Feb/23/2012 at 7:24am |
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I'm sorry we were able to help, we'll try to do worse next time.
 Seriously, if you wish you can go through the posts here and click the "thanks" icon for those you found helpful. Thanks(0)Not sure what we'll do with that in the future, but may be good for a forum bumper sticker or something one day............ |
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