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Offline miketyler

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high amp alternator upgrade
« on: April 22, 2006 - 08:25:53 AM »
Am going to upgrade to a newer Mopar Denso alternator and need some advice. The new alts location will be VERY close to the head and it seems like it would be best to make a pigtail lead that would exit out the side of the unit. What type of quick connector could I use for the main lead that would be rated for the high amperage?
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Re: high amp alternator upgrade
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2006 - 02:12:40 AM »
Cole Hersee has a variety of generic plugs to match different applications
 make sure the firewall plugs are not corroded & you may need to shunt some of the load past the ammeter to keep from frying it if the output is very high amperage

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Re: high amp alternator upgrade
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2006 - 06:16:02 AM »
Yup - I plan to run a large lead over to the starter solenoid. I proabably will replace the large AWG firewall run going to the ALT. The existing wire is so stiff it is probably deteriorated and will have too much resistance
72' Cuda restomod
70 Mustang Mach 1
07' Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Dbl cab in Speedway Blue!
01' Honda 1100 Shadow Sabre
96' Seadoo Challenger