[DML] Re: Alternator Upgrade.

["therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>]

I have one of the D-150 alternators that John Hervey sells, and can 
tell you that it's great! You just need to make sure that your car is 
up to the task of delivering power to all the accessories that you 
add on. I run head and clearance lights, a decent stereo (I plan on 
adding an amp in the future, all accessories, and a laptop for 
wardriving at night (which I plan on adding a 2nd powerpoint in the 
future for another laptop).

Now, here is the downside. If you've got a low voltage issue @ idle, 
the larger alternator 'prolly isn't going to fix it, if it's being 
caused by poor electrical connections. That's a seperate issue that 
you'll have to resolve seperately. Other than that, the 150 amp 
version will have a tendancy to "whistle" when it has to provide a 
large output, such as charging a dead battery. If you're a 
perfectionist, it may bother you, but in all honesty, the Frequency 
Valve is much louder. But if that may be a problem, then just drop 
down to one of the 140, or 130 amp models. Which are still much more 
than you'd need if you just stick with the stock accessories on your 
car.

The only other issue that I've had is when the car sits in the rain 
for a few hours, the alternator doesn't seem to want to put out a 
charge, and I have to rev the motor up. Then it catches, and 
everything works fine. HOWEVER, I don't know if this is caused by the 
close proximity of the stator and rotor, or if my lazy ass needs to 
fix a slipping belt...

Hope this helps!

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dustin Dewey" <dmc5000@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi everyone!!!
> I was just wondering if anyone has upgraded their old Delorean 
alternator 
> for any of the new models that are out there. I am looking at the 
Maxi Brute 150+ that they have on
> www.specialtauto.com
> This thing looks awesome. But if I upgrade to this one, is it more 
that what 
> I need? I am planning on running a high end stereo and maybe some 
neon lights under the  car.
> Anyway, I need some advice on this one. Thanks!!!
> 
> Dustin
> 006746




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