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Old 12-21-2008, 12:36 PM   #38 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by DrediKnight View Post
Looks like my alternator is putting out 17amp @ 3000rpm. So unless I can modify/replace it I'm gonna need to add a second alternator. Lombardini might offer alternator upgrades. I'm trying to check on those first. I would also like to go with LEDs where possible, but as the big drain is headlights and I have not found any LEDs for those yet, I need to up the juice.
I would then start contacting companies that rebuild alternators. On standard IC engines many companies can rebuild alternators and beef up their their outputs while still using the stock casings.

A company that I used for my xB is Iraggi Alternators, I have a 180 Amp alternator which does a marvelous job at keeping my stereo going. I couldn't find a direct link to them, but their are several people on Ebay that have stores that sell them. I am sure they can put you in touch with them if necessary.
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