Lets talk about voltage.

[marc_scirocco at sympatico.ca (Mtl-Marc)]

Yeah, let's talk about voltage, but don't forget about amps too!

I measured the current going out of the alternator with a very good clamp-on
ammeter on my Scirocco. With both low and hi beams on, wipers on, reasonable
radio system on (Alpine 4*15W at conversation level), and the motor running,
I measured about 53-55 amps.

This is where the stock 60A alternator was huffing and puffing on rainy
nights on deserted roads. I am now running a 90A alt, so I get more reserve,
and the alt is not running too close from its limit.

So here was my experience. ;-P

Cheers.

Marc
'83 Scirocco
'97 A4 Q

> 
> On 11/8/05, Phil Boeye <rocco_phil@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > 120 AMPS?!?!?  That is very impressive.  From what
> > vehicle, because I would so like to step up if that is
> > mechanically acceptable.
> 
> 
> 120 amps is WAY overkill, unless you're thump'in eight 15" subs or
> something stupid like that...  I see absolutely no reason to go that
> big without serious ICE...
> 
> Later,
> 
> Mark.
> 75
> 86
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