alternator question
hey all i have a vs commodore v6 i was wondering what type of alternator would i have and what the amps would be , im guessing its either 85 or 100 ???
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bosch internal fan alternator.
bxh1333 i'm pretty sure
should be 85amp, unless its been replaced at some stage with the 100amp, or possibly the mitsubishi 120amp unit.
mitsubishi 120amp unit. is that actually a good quality unit i have a large soundsystem so the higher amperage would be better ? is it a direct fit or is modification neeeded
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If you are upgrading the output of the alternator (more Amps) I would also upgrade the wiring from the B+ terminal of the alternator to the positive battery terminal. Your large system is pulling current out of the battery so the alternator needs to put it back in.
Standard VS wiring in this circuit is at the maximum in standard form.
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the 120a unit is a direct fit, no modification needed to mount it. it was fitted to police, telstra etc vehicles
although, as has been said, i would be also ugrading the cable from alternator to battery.
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what would happen if you didnt upgrade it? where can one find these mitsy 120amp alternators
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I have one on my car, hasn't burnt any wiring so far and I run it to the max sometimes.
I got mine directly from Holden, they were the cheapest place believe it or not, though I get everything for trade price. Interestingly enough the 120amp alternator is cheaper than the Bosch 100amp unit. I think I paid $280 or something.
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you got a good price from a holden dealer? $280 for a brand new 120amp alternator?
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I can't find the receipt any more, but sounds about right.
-Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.
James Bovard, Civil Libertarian (1994)
-Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.
P.J. O'Rourke, Civil Libertarian
-Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short Phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Ronald Reagan (1986)
how much would the B+ terminal cost
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the bolt on the alternator, or the ring part on the cableOriginally Posted by tiersum
Real cars are steel cars.
The B+ terminal is the main connection at the back of the alternator. The cable that runs to the battery is bolted to it.
Last edited by RX25SE; 04-05-2010 at 04:35 PM. Reason: oops...just saw the above post
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