Greetings,
I have a 73 Mach 1 with a 351 cleveland 4 barrel. This car came with a 55 amp alternator. Is there an easy swap for a alternator with more amps output without having to change mounts wiring regulator etc.? If so the vendor source offering it would be appreciated. Car is completely stock with the exception of a AM radio converted to FM/AM radio with 4 speakers. After changing over to Pertronix electronic ignition, and coil I noticed that it takes about everything the car has to start. Car has a new heavy duty battery, is stored on a battery charger and the alternator does charge. Also this car has working AC. Seems like if in a situation where everything is in use, headlights, defrost/ac, wipers, radio etc. a 55 amp alternator may not be enough. Also may not be enough charging to avoid battery being drained when a bunch of starting with little driving is required in a short amount of time.
Thanks for the help.
Andy 73Mach1

 

Yeah, I'd get like a 130ish amp alt. Nowadays they have a conversion to use 1 wire, don't know about cost or installation though, sorry.

 

heres a 65 amp for 40 bucks

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=11&PTSet=A

heres a 90 amp for 98 bucks

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=11&PTSet=A


heres a 100 amp for 92 bucks

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=11&PTSet=A

all from discount/advanced auto parts.