high output alternators - Page 3

Jake · 11-20-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Caleb

ROFL. Nice Posi rep for that

I feel the same bryan

cardude007617 · 11-20-2007, 09:10 PM

sorry but why is something as simple as an alternator so complicated?

Jake · 11-20-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

sorry but why is something as simple as an alternator so complicated?

it isnt, go buy one

hass · 11-20-2007, 10:00 PM

, I'm usually too lazy to turn it down.
But if I see like a kid or something in a car nearby I will :s
Because I feel like a douche if the kid wakes up and starts crying ;p

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Caleb · 11-21-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

sorry but why is something as simple as an alternator so complicated?

It's like anything else... you want a faster engine, you have design limitations, and have to use what's available to build it up and beyond that it's all fab work and trial and error.

Same with alternators... there's one casing your car is designed to accept... you have certain parts available that fit within that casing or bolt to it... outside of that, a different casing requires custom mounting, additional pulleys, etc.

In *theory* a 3400 could crank out 1000HP... in reality, no way.

Your alternator could generate 500A in theory, but even if you designed everything from the ground up to fit inside the stock casing, you've gotta remember that it's gonna put a larger load on the engine turning it, as well as the belt.

Not to sound preachy but that's pretty much the sum of it.

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11-20-2007, 10:00 PM	#45
hass Loser =( AKA: mike Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancaster, NY Posts: 458 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT	, I'm usually too lazy to turn it down. But if I see like a kid or something in a car nearby I will :s Because I feel like a douche if the kid wakes up and starts crying ;p .