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67-ls1 · 12-16-2014, 01:08 AM

2000MAC,
I thought about manual steering (I even bought the box), but I already had to redo the front belt drive to eliminate the AC (compressor would not clear the frame). Because this is a serpentine system, dropping another pully may be tough.

I did notice that the engine has a 135 amp alternator on it. The Chevelle doesn't have near the electrical load the Camaro had, so could use a LOT less alternator capacity. Considering that the alternator will be almost idling after charging the battery following a start, should I change to a smaller out put alternator? Would there be any savings?

Thanks,

Dennis

12-16-2014, 01:08 AM	#47 (permalink)
67-ls1 Eco Rodder Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 105 Thanks: 25 Thanked 52 Times in 34 Posts	2000MAC, I thought about manual steering (I even bought the box), but I already had to redo the front belt drive to eliminate the AC (compressor would not clear the frame). Because this is a serpentine system, dropping another pully may be tough. I did notice that the engine has a 135 amp alternator on it. The Chevelle doesn't have near the electrical load the Camaro had, so could use a LOT less alternator capacity. Considering that the alternator will be almost idling after charging the battery following a start, should I change to a smaller out put alternator? Would there be any savings? Thanks, Dennis