RE: Toyota alternator swap

[Sean Bolter <bolterman@xxxxxxxx>]

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Yes, it costs more, but the regulator is included.  To me it is worth 
the added money for the extra power, especially at idle.  I plan on 
adding A/C and power seats, and will just feel better about it.  
Remember, I am no mechanic. However,the one thing I hate is an 
electrical problem.  I am about to rewire my car, and I see four 
weaknesses that I'd like to update with modern equipment:

1.  Instrument panel voltage regulator
2.  Points-style ignition
3.  Low-powered alternator
4.  Old-style alternator voltage regulator

Number one is handled on our website's tech page.Number two can be 
handled any number of ways, as can number three.  Number four can be 
done by upgrading to a modern Mopar unit.

Now, I like to minimize/eliminate parts, if for no other reason than to 
clean up my engine bay, which I am picky about, sadly!  By using an HEI 
controller I can route it inside the car, and eliminate the Mopar 
control box and ballast resistor.  It's probably not as good as Ma 
Mopar's approach, but this is ideal for my simple street car.  The 
Toyota alternator takes care of number three and four in one fell swoop, 
also eliminating another item from my firewall.

Of course, there is no need for any of this, and there are pros and cons 
to the various approaches.  I've given it a lot of thought and research, 
and these methods are right for what I want to do with my car.  I'm just 
passing along what I've discovered, in case any of our members is 
pondering these things like me!

Thank you, and I welcome any and all corrections.

Sean Bolter
1964 Fury

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