I've put a 70amp on a st170 that used to have a pinto inside it and was wondering if the wire size would be ok original one was a 40amp alternator
Any help
Cheer
I've put a 70amp on a st170 that used to have a pinto inside it and was wondering if the wire size would be ok original one was a 40amp alternator
Any help
Cheer
St170 into a sierra which had a pinto init
I'd double up on the existing - either additional of same size or new single with double cross sectional area!
if your not using any more current (amps) then you wont need bigger cables , alternator can supply more but its useage that determines whats flowing.
I'm only using nodiz pro and fuel pump and fan...
And thank you I think I understand it
Many thanks
Tbh it's one I had laying around tbh mate and I fort I would use it
they are more common / cheaper sh than originals these days
I just used that one as I had it that's all but cheers I'll have a look
I run a 70 amp alt in my Zetec Corsair. All I did was run a new cable from the alt to the solenoid on the pre engaged starter, then the cable from starter solenoid battery does the rest. I also left the original dynamo feed wire in as that circuit is still connected to the ignition switch (reg box removed). Covers all bases. Apart from a giant electric rad fan, nothing else on my car draws that much power, but the alternator suited the bracket i have etc. I was also going to run a heated screen which would have drawn a fair bit, but I changed my mind on that in the end.
So just to clarify that I dont need to upgrade it as I'm really only running electric radiator fan and nodiz??
Many thanks
Presumably your car has other electrics too ?
If you want a new cable, fit a new cable, but lets face it, actual time at any "high output" will probably be very low.
But 16mm^2 welding cable would easily cover it, and is readily available.
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