RE: Toyota alternator swap

[Sean Bolter <bolterman@xxxxxxxx>]

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You bet, and thanks, George!

Sean Bolter


george smith wrote:
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> Good luck Sean,and keep everyone apprised of your progress.
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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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> George
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