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high output alternator
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:15 pm
by sledheadak
where can i get a high output alternator for my mq?it is a 1981 with the 2.8L.the stock one just doesnt cut it for a lot o winching.would like to find one in the 150 amp range.thanks
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:20 pm
by rover1
http://www.aea.com.au/images/coming_01.jpg
these guys are good, looks like there web page is getting updated
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:41 pm
by patrol man
i have a 140 AMP altenator for sale this is on ebay at the moment, link.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... %3AIT&rd=1
this can be bought off this site, looking for $150,but may sale cheaper, thanks Phill
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:26 pm
by g@z
I went looking in pick-a-part for an internally regulated bosch job off a nissan L series motor, from memory a 60 amp job, then took it to an auto elec to have it modded for higher output, I think about 110 amps, and installed with the external regulator disconnected.
I think the output is lumpier, and at idle the output voltage is low, but once the revs are up it's fine. The idea of going for a bosch job is that it's easier and cheaper to get parts for it than the original hitachi unit.
Regards,
g@z.
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:12 pm
by pongo
i run a faclon 120 amp alt in my 4runner. Easy to fond parts and a replacement iff neccesary
cheers
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:06 am
by sledheadak
i have a high output gm 1 wire alt but would like to keep this as much nissan as i can since it is such a rare rig here.does nissan have or offered a better alt for these?
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:47 pm
by g@z
I don't think you'll get a nissan one of higher output from an MK/Q/160. I guess you can mod your current one if you want to keep it stock. But in Oz at least the alternator you got was dependant on what model nissan you have. ie, my patrol came with a Hitachi, however I got my replacement bosch from another model nissan.
Considering alternators wear out I'd be looking for something that you can get parts for locally, assuming it fits
Regards,
g@z.
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:48 pm
by pongo
sledheadak wrote:i have a high output gm 1 wire alt but would like to keep this as much nissan as i can since it is such a rare rig here.does nissan have or offered a better alt for these?
Fair point. Try and find a large output alternator that will fit in your original housing. It can be done as i have a denso front on a bosch alt.
cheers
