Can a large frame alternator be installed for continuous duty?
Install a large frame alternator designed for continuous duty use = Difficult to DIY / $$$$$$ * When case size remains the same, the increased output, when choosing a higher output unit is not linear. In other words choosing the 150A model that is also available in a 75A model does not net you double the continuous safe output.
Where can I buy a high output alternator?
Search the catalog or contact us for a high output alternator for your vehicle today! Eric S. from Jersey City, NJ and his 2006 Trailblazer SS juiced by a PowerBastards High Performance 250 AMP Alternator .
What kind of alternator for Buick Grand National?
The car has aftermarket dual 11″ Spal radiator fans drawing approximately 38amps. It’s obvious the stock alternator can not produce enough power to keep the voltage in the 14v range. We installed a PowerBastards.com 240AMP Buick Grand National Turbo High Ouput Alternator to cure the problem. Watch the video .
Can a 1 foot alternator be converted to a 2 foot one?
1″ & 2″ Foot Mounts – For aftermarket use most manufacturers will build 1″ foot alternator that can easily be converted to a 2″ foot with the addition of a spacer or spacer kit. This makes a 1″ foot alternator one of the most versatile in the industry and it has the widest engine fitment range.
Install a large frame alternator designed for continuous duty use = Difficult to DIY / $$$$$$ * When case size remains the same, the increased output, when choosing a higher output unit is not linear. In other words choosing the 150A model that is also available in a 75A model does not net you double the continuous safe output.
1″ & 2″ Foot Mounts – For aftermarket use most manufacturers will build 1″ foot alternator that can easily be converted to a 2″ foot with the addition of a spacer or spacer kit. This makes a 1″ foot alternator one of the most versatile in the industry and it has the widest engine fitment range.
Can a powerful alternator affect the audio system?
There is no history of getting any damage with a powerful alternator on the car’s system. It only cut huge money from you. That’s it. How can car audio capacitors can enhance my alternator’s work? A car capacitor cannot supply any power to your car’s audio system. It can filter energy that is provided by the alternator.
How big of a saddle mount do I need for an alternator?
3.15″ Saddle Mount – Yanmar & some Mitsubishi/Westerbeke engines J-180 Saddle Mount – Large diesel engines such as Cummins, Detroit, Cat etc. 1″ & 2″ Foot Mounts – For aftermarket use most manufacturers will build 1″ foot alternator that can easily be converted to a 2″ foot with the addition of a spacer or spacer kit.
Which is the best alternator for lower engine speeds?
If you over rev the alternator with a smaller pulley the alternator can fail. The best way by far to obtain more power at lower engine speeds is to install an oversize alternator. The physically larger alternators produce more power at lower engine speeds and are much more reliable at higher outputs.
How long does it take to replace an alternator?
That extra power comes from larger amp alternators that cost more to build. Repair cost aggregate websites like RepairPal show an alternator replacement averages between 1 to 3 hours of work whether doing it yourself or having a mechanic swap it out. You’ll have to factor that time into a shop’s rate.
Can a high output alternator last a long time?
The high output alternators we design should be able to provide a long life. However, the more current that is produced by an alternator, the faster the brushes may wear. If you are using an alternator more toward its peak capacity it will tend to use more brush material.
When does an alternator produce more amperage?
Alternators produce more amperage the faster they spin up to their maximum capacity. Most people need the best output they can get at low speed. When the engine is idling, the alternator will not produce as much power because it is turning slower.