PDA

View Full Version : 200 amp Alternator for A/C


Corvette95
09-01-2023, 05:56 AM
I have done all the upgrades that is in Marc Haibeck's sight except the alternator upgrade. Last time I removed the alternator I don't think I had to remove the plenum just the alternator bracket... is that correct? Also, has anyone tried a blower from a different GM product? I would think the blower would be a traditional GM style mount. Wonder if there is a higher speed blower motor that's is a direct fit?

secondchance
09-01-2023, 07:41 AM
If you do not remove the plenum, you need to remove the air horn in front of the plenum to access the alternator.
I do not know of higher performance blower. However, adding additional wire to the blower and increased amperage of the alternater, I noticed, speeds up the blower motor.

Corvette95
09-01-2023, 07:48 AM
If you do not remove the plenum, you need to remove the air horn in front of the plenum to access the alternator.
I do not know of higher performance blower. However, adding additional wire to the blower and increased amperage of the alternater, I noticed, speeds up the blower motor.

Thanks, yeah, I remember pulling the air horn as soon as you said it. I already have the additional power line to the blower. I may go to a salvage yard and see if one from something like a Tahoe fits. Thanks

secondchance
09-02-2023, 07:52 AM
If you go to 200 amp alternator, you will have to upgrade alternator to battery cable and might as well pull the plenum. Much easier to work on.