108 amp alternator in a Z??

[oricale]

I pulled the alternator and is shows it being a 108 amp alternator,.!

??what kind of issues can arise from a low amp count on our cars??

[GOLDCYLON]

Too many electrical issues to list. In short underpowered

[FU]

??what kind of issues can arise from a low amp count on our cars??


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[oricale]

Cmon',..you know I wont reinstall it but it could be why the car is having issues !!;)

[Kevin]

that it could these cars are battery hogs. swap it and see what happens

[gbrtng]

I pulled the alternator and is shows it being a 108 amp alternator,.!

??what kind of issues can arise from a low amp count on our cars??
It might not be able to keep up with the current load with EVERYTHING turned on. High beams, AC blasting, aftermarket sound system hogging the rest ... I think the stock alternator is 140 amps, but 108 should be enough for daily use. The trick is to make sure the battery terminal voltage is above 12.6 volts under full load.

[GOLDCYLON]

It might not be able to keep up with the current load with EVERYTHING turned on. High beams, AC blasting, aftermarket sound system hogging the rest ... I think the stock alternator is 140 amps, but 108 should be enough for daily use. The trick is to make sure the battery terminal voltage is above 12.6 volts under full load.

Concur. and C4s are Battery whores. Full 12.69 volts all the time or stranges things happen.

[JThomas]

It might not be able to keep up with the current load with EVERYTHING turned on. High beams, AC blasting, aftermarket sound system hogging the rest ... I think the stock alternator is 140 amps, but 108 should be enough for daily use. The trick is to make sure the battery terminal voltage is above 12.6 volts under full load.

I believe the stock alternator is 124 amps. I recently had to replace one on my '92.

[XfireZ51]

As an example, fluctuations in battery voltage are compensated for by ECM modifying injector PW. However, you'd like to be at the power level where the vehicle and systems operate at optimally.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

The build sheet for my 88 called for a 120 amp unit. I would think the later cars would be at least 124.

[-=Jeff=-]

my 90 has a 124..