Alternator questions

If he is running anything other than the stock wiring system, then maybe an upgrade to the higher output alternator could be in order. HOWEVER, if they are shooting all that juice through the otherwise stock wiring harness and amp guage, a 100 amp alternator will turn this wiring inside out. I believe the alternator he has on there now puts out 75 amps, still a dangerous situation that needs to be corrected through a good check of the wiring system. Remember that these cars only ran a 36amp alternator stock (26 amps for 6 cyl cars), and run on just a portion of that unless the motor's wide open. A 76 amp Mopar alternator runs at about 35 amps, the high end of the stock system. Lets get a check on the wiring before anything else, if it's "good-ol'-boyed" up like that alternator bracket, it's gonna need a look-see to figure it all out. Post the pics when you get the chance and we'll see whats there. Geof


+2. Upgrading the wiring is a must if you going to a higher output alternator.