<VV> alternator swap

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 Given the fanbelt on these cars, why not put an idler where the alternator is, and use a CS130, 105 amp alternator mounted like the A/C compressor? FAR better idle output, and the existing fanbelt just drives the fan! 

 

John Roberts
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Durham <62vair at gmail.com>
To: henry kaczmarek <kaczmarek at charter.net>
Cc: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
Sent: Sun, Feb 14, 2010 1:54 pm
Subject: Re: <VV> alternator swap


Hank, is the 78 amp internally regulated, or does it still use the
regulator? I've already converted this EM 62 to the 37 amp, which works
great. I have no plans to add high power stero equipment, but Computerized
engine controls take a bit of power too. Its on the drawing board for this
next year when I overhaul the engine. I'm planning MPFI and distributerless
ignition, in tank fuel pump, etc. Mark Durham

On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 10:48 AM, henry kaczmarek <kaczmarek at charter.net>wrote:

> Why stop at 63 Amps?   If you're planning to run modern stereo with
> amplifiers, etc or any other devices, You can go Higher.
>
> My 65 Monza is equipped with a 78 Amp GM SI series alternator, I just told
> them to give me one for a 79 Impala with small block.  Did the conversion
> wiring changed the faceplate, fan and pulley, and I can run just about
> anything I want without any issues.
>
> Hank
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <judynrandy at comcast.net>
> To: <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 12:29 PM
> Subject: <VV> alternator swap
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Les,
> > You should ask for a '78 nova 63 amp alternator. Use the front housing
> and
> > fan from a Corvair alternator and the rest of nova alternator.
> >
> > Make sure you inspect the bearing. I picked the best design of the two.
> > (your choice) and pack it with Amsoil synthetic grease prior to assembly.
> >
> > It's and easy swap. Done it many times and like the energizer bunny,
> still
> > going..... Also, the corsa "tech guide" has a nifdy article on how to do
> > it.
> >
> > Randy (Capn) Hook '63 ragtop
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