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Re: alternator replacement
David,
Do you have a digital multi-meter? They can be very useful. If you check what the actual voltage is at the top lug of the alternator, while the engine is running it will give you a better idea what is going on.
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If you go back and read the test results again over the years, you will see the go the figures go down over the years, due to aging wiring with corrosion and increased resistance, and go backup after the wiring mod, and up even more once a new battery was installed. How old is your battery? That is also a major factor. Wiring is the most important part of the modification. I just happened to be using a new high-out alternator at the time and developed a cleaner, simplified look by removing unnecessary wires Before this, the 3-wire upgrade was done all the time of increase current flow, using the stock alternator. In fact, I did 3 of the original alternator wiring upgrades in the same day at the 10th Anniversary Meet in Lafayette back in 2002. That was the simplified one of adding only 3 wires. No fuse, no cutting or removing anything, just adding additional wires to improve current flow. In the early days of the mod, members would pick up around 2V more than before. lights were brighter, started more quickly, etc. New wires, fresh secure connections and better grounds make a lot of difference. That original mod, with detailed instructions and photos, can be found HERE POS 4 gauge from alternator post to Battery positive NEG 4 gauge from battery negative to engine NEG 4 gauge from battery neg to frame ground For a better understanding of some of this read the Alternator 101 article HERE .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . |
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Re: alternator replacement
haha wow, talk about where are they now?? I forgot that guys name, but I remember he had the white svx with steveby's front bumper. He was one of the first at that time. Man, 10 years ago??? I remember that alternator issue, didn't it first go out after the dinner?
...I am also envious of those functioning hood struts! |
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How can you ever forget these: Before I could introduce him to the "Dremel-style" of detailing, he had already discovered "Krylon-style" More photos down memory lane HERE .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 01-28-2012 at 04:19 PM. |
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based on your wiring pdf 2008: 14.3 13.4 13.2 12.4 12.0 2009 after alt and 4 gauge wiring... 14.3 13.8 13.3 12.6 12.1 but i understand that you upgraded an already upgraded wiring system and that explains it... about 7 months old that car is beautiful...i bet it looks even better on a red svx with black roof and trunk
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