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franken · 03-20-2020, 05:50 PM

Regarding post #19... "The regulator allows it to push out more amps than an internally regulated unit IF I am correct."

No, not correct. The load draws current depending on it's current needs at X voltage (current increases with voltage). The source doesn't push current. A new style alternator may regulate the voltage at a higher value, allowing more current at X load though. With wiring in decent shape the difference shouldn't be an issue.

One issue is bad wiring/connections that act as heaters, which can cause problems but this is true regardless of the alternatore/regulator combination.

03-20-2020, 05:50 PM	#24
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,052	Re: Stock alternator to 12 SI alternator Regarding post #19... "The regulator allows it to push out more amps than an internally regulated unit IF I am correct." No, not correct. The load draws current depending on it's current needs at X voltage (current increases with voltage). The source doesn't push current. A new style alternator may regulate the voltage at a higher value, allowing more current at X load though. With wiring in decent shape the difference shouldn't be an issue. One issue is bad wiring/connections that act as heaters, which can cause problems but this is true regardless of the alternatore/regulator combination.