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From: Sean Bolter <bolterman@xxxxxxxx> Reply-To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Toyota alternator swap Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 02:49:27 +0000
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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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