85 Vette alternator

[Joe Wilson]

My alternator went bad in my 85 Corvette and I was wondering if it would hurt to install a 150 Amp alternator in it's place. I think the stock one was around 110 amps or so. The alternators look identical on the outside.

[maxwedge]

The alt only charges what the vehicle's electrical system demands, you should be ok. If it has an external regulator that must be matched to this alt.

[Joe Wilson]

Originally Posted by maxwedge

The alt only charges what the vehicle's electrical system demands, you should be ok. If it has an external regulator that must be matched to this alt.

I'm pretty sure that all the GM cars have an internal voltage regulator.

[maxwedge]

Easy to tell if no reg under the hood, if not go for it.