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Cam covers, AFCO, KB 2.2, 03 Cobra Installation Pictures - Some assembly req.!
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<blockquote data-quote="sonicmach1" data-source="post: 15643086" data-attributes="member: 74931"><p>So I did some quick data checks into the voltage and amps produced by my Ford *stock* alternator with stock pulley with my wiring improvements. I used 2 Fluke meters - one for direct battery post voltage and the other with an amp meter clamp on the alternator + wire. <em>***I am not able to get the clamp around the 4 positive battery output wires due to their size. So the data below are skewed somewhat by the battery capacity helping the alternator. I will repeat my testing after having my battery charging normally for a few weeks to see how its normal running state is.</em></p><p></p><p>Overall the performance is acceptable (surprisingly). I see an increase of 2- 3V at 7000 RPM full throttle. With the old wiring, voltage would start dropping shortly after going wide open.</p><p></p><p>I have a suspicion that much of our alternator issues can be improved with proper wiring for the ground, positive, and battery terminals than just base alternator output.</p><p></p><p>Don't get me wrong, bigger and better alternators can only help especially in the idle condition. I have purchased a higher amp (~170A) rebuild kit <a href="http://starteralternatorrebuildkits.com/product/8268/" target="_blank">http://starteralternatorrebuildkits.com/product/8268/</a> for the stock 6G case that I will test later too. I bought this inexpensive kit mainly because I like to mod things!</p><p></p><p>Here are some example Volts and Amps data so far:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]94223[/ATTACH] </p><p></p><p>The following are in 2nd gear from ~ 2000 RPM to 7000 RPM full throttle runs.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]94222[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sonicmach1, post: 15643086, member: 74931"] So I did some quick data checks into the voltage and amps produced by my Ford *stock* alternator with stock pulley with my wiring improvements. I used 2 Fluke meters - one for direct battery post voltage and the other with an amp meter clamp on the alternator + wire. [I]***I am not able to get the clamp around the 4 positive battery output wires due to their size. So the data below are skewed somewhat by the battery capacity helping the alternator. I will repeat my testing after having my battery charging normally for a few weeks to see how its normal running state is.[/I] Overall the performance is acceptable (surprisingly). I see an increase of 2- 3V at 7000 RPM full throttle. With the old wiring, voltage would start dropping shortly after going wide open. I have a suspicion that much of our alternator issues can be improved with proper wiring for the ground, positive, and battery terminals than just base alternator output. Don't get me wrong, bigger and better alternators can only help especially in the idle condition. I have purchased a higher amp (~170A) rebuild kit [URL]http://starteralternatorrebuildkits.com/product/8268/[/URL] for the stock 6G case that I will test later too. I bought this inexpensive kit mainly because I like to mod things! Here are some example Volts and Amps data so far: [ATTACH=full]94223[/ATTACH] The following are in 2nd gear from ~ 2000 RPM to 7000 RPM full throttle runs. [ATTACH=full]94222[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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