IH8MUD™ Forums - View Single Post - High output (170amp) bolt on alternator, anyone try it yet?

concretejungle · 05-21-08, 08:22 AM

well, in the link he didn't exactly answer many of the questions.

I'm just trying to figure this whole alternator thing out....

Why would photoman/bjowett advocate a mounting bracket to mount a stock tundra alternator that pushes more power when you could just mount a rewound one right in place? There has to be a reason. Some folk say the rewounds run hotter, are more likely to fail, have more resistance thus produces more pull on the motor????

So what's the story here? I have photoman's mounting bracket on my workbench. I also have a local friend that rewinds alternators. I'm torn on what to do here?????

05-21-08, 08:22 AM	#17
concretejungle IH8MUD Tour Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 5,912	well, in the link he didn't exactly answer many of the questions. I'm just trying to figure this whole alternator thing out.... Why would photoman/bjowett advocate a mounting bracket to mount a stock tundra alternator that pushes more power when you could just mount a rewound one right in place? There has to be a reason. Some folk say the rewounds run hotter, are more likely to fail, have more resistance thus produces more pull on the motor???? So what's the story here? I have photoman's mounting bracket on my workbench. I also have a local friend that rewinds alternators. I'm torn on what to do here????? __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".