Aftermarket Alternators

[SFMRZ]

Can the stock 240Z alternators be boosted to put out more amps?

I like to keep it simple, plug and play.

I am looking to upgraded.

Below is a link to an aftermarket one but it's $900.00us.

Has anyone used them.

http://www.powermaxx.com/main.htm

Below is a list of electrical stuff it would need to handle:

Fuel Injection Engine and all its goodies

100 watt headlights

100 watt driving lights

(HID is still to costly)

Rear Fog light

Air Conditioner

Stereo System

Alarm System

Laptop Computer

Cellular Phone

Radar Detector

Refrigerator -- ice chest type

[2ManyZs]

$900 for an alternator???? That's outragious. And unnecessary unless you plan on making your Z into an electric car.:cross-eye

[SFMRZ]

Currently, the lights run dim at idle at 800rpms. At 1000, the lights are fine. I have HELLA E-spec H4 w/55-65 watt bulbs.

If I change the pulley size, smaller, then I should have enough juice to power everything at idle.

Who makes aftermarket pulley wheels?

Has anyone tried that?

The upgrading to a higher amp alternator may not be necessary.

[TomoHawk]

Chevy alternators need only 1 wire to hookup into your electrical system & have an internal voltage regulator. One of the engine swap guys could tell you how to hook it up. They come in different Amp sizes, but you'd need one that will fit physically, too. The only tough part would be to ge t the right mounting bracket.

[smg1404]

If your lights and gauge shows everything OK at above 1000 rpm. I think you are OK as is. I wouldn't worry about the lights being dim at idle. That is normal for most vehicles. Especially older ones.