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Old 03-14-2004, 11:15 AM
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Default alternator upgrade?? Has anyone done this?

Has anyone been able to find a upgraded alternator for their Z?

I am looking to get one that has more ampage output for all the stereo gear going in the car.

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Old 03-14-2004, 12:05 PM
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Ive read SOMEWHERE on these boards that the stock alternator is putting out some serious charging already. It's not a little alternator, it really puts out some juice.

I have not seen ANY aftermarket alternators for the Z at this time.

Why not just put in a big beefy capacitor?
Old 03-15-2004, 06:12 PM
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I'm curious about this as well. I was thinking of getting it rewound so it puts out more power than stock (115a I believe), but I'm not sure if that will make it not live as long.

OH and btw...capacitors are "band-aid" fixes, which can actually strain your alternator more; it's something else it has to charge in addition to your regular battery. The only true fix to dimming and shortage of voltage is a larger output alternator.
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Maybe a "mean green" alternator can be made to fit?

http://www.mean-green.com/products/alternator.html
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