Battery Question

Jeff Lee · 10-30-2012, 07:42 PM

What kind of amperage alternator is recommended for a 16v system? I suspect a 55 is probably the bare minimum for a typical S/SS car.
I have a Performance "V" 16v battery and need to buy an alternator. Long ago I did a running amp test on all components and as I recall, it was about 38 amps. I might go overkill with the idea that I don't have to charge the battery at all at the races. Any input on brand, size and amperage?

10-30-2012, 07:42 PM	#6
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Battery Question What kind of amperage alternator is recommended for a 16v system? I suspect a 55 is probably the bare minimum for a typical S/SS car. I have a Performance "V" 16v battery and need to buy an alternator. Long ago I did a running amp test on all components and as I recall, it was about 38 amps. I might go overkill with the idea that I don't have to charge the battery at all at the races. Any input on brand, size and amperage? __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX