Alternator Upgrade for '71 240Z

[kunzma]

I bought the 60-amp alternator upgrade kit from MSA for my January 1971 240Z.  Is it really a straight swap or should I be upgrading other things?  What is your experience?

Edited April 16, 2019 by kunzma

[w3wilkes]

If you're tlking the kit that comes with the alternator and the Voltage Regulator replacement adapter, yes - it's a straight swap. Very easy deal!

https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic10b04/12-4068

Edited April 16, 2019 by w3wilkes

[240260280]

Do it all.

[w3wilkes]

1 minute ago, 240260280 said:

Do it all.

If this means do the Headlight relay kit too, I completely agree. I've also done all external bulbs to LED to lower the power draw throughout the wiring harness.

[Zed Head]

8 hours ago, kunzma said:

I bought the 60-amp alternator upgrade kit from MSA for my January 1971 240Z.  Is it really a straight swap or should I be upgrading other things?  What is your experience?

It is a straight bolt-in , plug-in swap.  When it's done you'll have a 60 amp alternator, internally regulated.  No need to worry about modifying wires and other things, your electrical system will pull the same amount of current.  You won't smoke any wires with the upgrade to 60 amps.

The other mods are good to have, but nothing extra is necessary for the MSA upgrade.

[kunzma]

On 4/16/2019 at 3:06 PM, w3wilkes said:

If you're tlking the kit that comes with the alternator and the Voltage Regulator replacement adapter, yes - it's a straight swap. Very easy deal!

https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic10b04/12-4068

That's the one I'm asking about.

[kunzma]

On 4/16/2019 at 10:52 PM, Zed Head said:

It is a straight bolt-in , plug-in swap.  When it's done you'll have a 60 amp alternator, internally regulated.  No need to worry about modifying wires and other things, your electrical system will pull the same amount of current.  You won't smoke any wires with the upgrade to 60 amps.

The other mods are good to have, but nothing extra is necessary for the MSA upgrade.

Thanks.  I was thinking that was the case.  Did the install Wednesday, but ran out of time to test it before heading out on a trip.