alternator question

[radrambler]

this is for you tech guys

i have ls1.....im only running alternator and a/c ..
manual windows /locks....no gadgets
i dont need a heavy , stock ,large amp alternator....
question is ...WHAT COULD I USE . thats on the lighter side
im sure ill have to make my to make my brackets for mounting.
i just want to see if someone KNOWS or recommends an alt. that would be enough power to handle my basic option ride thats will work and keep the weight down, ..

radrambler

[chevyIIpost]

Are you running an electric cooling fan??, electric fuel pump?? Total output (Amps) is only part of the issue. As with an electric cooling fan what the Alt output is at idle is also an important consideration. An elec cooling fan is doing most of it's work at low engine speeds. The late model CSI type GM alt has very good output at idle and isn't that large or heavy. IMO don't skimp on your alt. If your alt has marginal output at low speeds (AMPS) then the voltage will suffer and drastically effect the performance and life expectancy of these elec. componants. If your building your own brackets do the math on your drive ratio. The Alt normally spins faster than the engine by 3 times. Check the max operating speed of the alt with the manufacture and again do the math at engine redline and see where you are at. If you spin the alt slow at idle it will drastically effect the out put. Check with the guys at Power Master http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/tech_help.html

[radrambler]

thanks

and yes electric dual fan kit and electric fuel pump...
ill try your recommendation

thanks
radrambler

[monza]

Looking and reading about alternators here~

http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/tech_help.html

How many people with relocated batteries in the truck run the alternator wire directly back to the battery?

(sorry I guess I'm jacking your thread)

[tom0000]

If you are talking about your camaro, your hot wire should be going to the splice by your horn relay instead of directly to the battery. http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical-tech.shtml This site has alot of great information on the subject. That's a sweet camaro.