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Chuck_D
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| alternator upgrade?
My little sister has 78 450 SEL that needs a new alternator but since we are putting a system in the car I was hoping to upgrade to something better than the stock 55 amp alt that came stock does anyone know of an upgrade kits or alternators off of a new MB that would work? |
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cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
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| RE: alternator upgrade?
For starters, does the system run off the battery and the alternator charge the battery or does the system run off the alternator once the battery is charged? I believe it should run off the battery at all times but I don't know how the particular one you're talking about does. So long as the battery runs the system and you're fused for it, it should be okay to upgrade to a 75 or even a 100 amp. I would consult an electronic auto guru before trying anything. I certainly wouldn't do it myself on this one.
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flyboyike
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| RE: alternator upgrade?
Chuck_D - 2/17/2007 3:10 PM My little sister has 78 450 SEL that needs a new alternator but since we are putting a system in the car I was hoping to upgrade to something better than the stock 55 amp alt that came stock does anyone know of an upgrade kits or alternators off of a new MB that would work? The answer to your question is yes, there is an upgrade available. All the way to a whopping 65 amps. The fact of the matter is that with the car being mechanically injected, you really don't need much more. Some shops will custom build you a 100 or more amp unit, but you'll just be wasting it. |
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Boneheaddoctor
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Date registered: Jun 2006
Location: Hells half acre (Northern VA)
Vehicle(s): '79 300SD, '83 300D, '75 Harley-Davidson Chopper
Posts: 310
| Re: alternator upgrade?
THere is a 115 amp unit that can be modified to work...
http://schumanautomotive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2023
from a Saab. But you need ot do some wiring work. |
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Ordncebob
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Date registered: Jan 2008
Location: Washington State, USA
Vehicle(s): 1980 450SEL
Posts: 13
| Re: alternator upgrade?
I found a Bosch 55, 65 & 75 amp alternator at Partstrain.com, Carpartswholesale.com and Partsguru.com.....I'd check the various web site for 116 parts and see who has what you want. Autohaus.com also has some decent stuff.
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