| Re: [GMCnet] What high AMP Alternator are you using? [message #322246 is a reply to message #322222] |
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Jim,
I understand that. Plus with electric cooling fans and HEI Dist, Elec FP, and so many other add-ons now-a-days; is why I am asking GMC Motorhome owners what Alternator they have gone with - when updating to a larger AMPs.
Tony
jimk wrote on Wed, 16 August 2017 18:37Toronado uses a smaller alternator as it does not have the additional
battery to support
On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 2:26 PM, Tony wrote:
> I have a stock Toronado 455 setup. However, is is not in a GMC.
> The 455 in the GMC is the closest to what I am working on and dealing with.
> It is in a 60's type RV that shares some issues and more than the GMC.
>
> I personally would prefer to go DELCO.
> I'm looking for something that is mainly a bolt in, yet bigger and better
> than the 12 SI.
> WHY - I don't have the room that the GMC might have to relocate the
> Alternator.
>
> FYI - I'm looking for no less than 140AMPS.
> I'm thinking CS130, CS130D or even the CS144 - IF it will fit WITHOUT
> changing out the brackets.
> WHY - Future plans = 3 electric cooling fans, 2 heater fans, electric fuel
> pump, Air Ride, HEI Distributor, Radio, TV, 2 computers and all factory
> lights.
>
> QUESTIONS:
>
> 1. Does the GMC Motorhome 455 use the stock Toronado 455 Alternator
> bracket setup? OR was the bracket setup made for the GMC setup?
>
> 2. What is the largest AMP alternator you have been able to install in
> your GMC - WITHOUT - changing out the brackets?
>
> 3. IF you had to change the brackets
> A. What Alternator did you use?
> B. what did you end up having to do with the stock bracket setup?
>
>
> Thank you for your help and time in this matter.
>
> Tony
> --
> Tony (Ontario Canada) Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance
> to buy our farm. Someday I hope to build the garage of my dreams. We have
> 4
> Ultravans & 2 Corvairs. Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455
> in back.
>
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Jim Kanomata
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Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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