Miata Mailing List: July 1999, Message #55

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In a message dated 7/21/99 9:39:49 PM, andy@globalauctions.com writes:
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<< So I'm thinking about upgrading.....What size (alternator) do I need, and 
can I get it locally or do I need to talk to a Pantera vendor? >>

The stock unit is either a 48 or 61-amp Mustang/Fairlane. On the avg (?) 
Pantera with big radio, A/C and halogen headlights on, in slow speed traffic, 
you're probably gonna need 75 or 100 amps, which can be done in the stock 
cases. Going to a Chevy 1-wire is easy, popular and allows you to lose the 
regulator but is NOT a cure-all. A Nor-Cal guy lost one of these a few weeks 
ago to over-revving in the lower gears (6500 rpm?). Watch your pulley ratios 
on non-stock hookups..... Cheers- J DeRyke