How many amps is a CS130 alternator?

160 Amp
A-Team Performance GM CS130 Style 160 Amp Alternator with Serpentine Pulley. A -Team Performance alternators are a great addition to your engine, whether it’s for the great look or the reliable high-amperage output. This alternator produces 160 amps, which is a significant jump above stock.

What is a Delcotron alternator?

Dubbed the 10 DN, the externally regulated Delcotron was GM’s new charger of choice through 1968, when the internally regulated alternator was introduced. In operation, alternators and generators do the same job, they convert mechanical energy into electricity to keep the battery charged.

How many amps is a good alternator?

Most factory alternators are rated at 65 to 100 amps and are capable of handling your vehicle’s basic necessities, such as headlights, gauges, fuel pumps, A/C, etc. These alternators also typically come with a 10 to 15 percent reserve to handle additional accessories.

What is a GM one wire alternator?

JEGS 1-Wire Alternator means just that… simply connect one wire from the alternator to the battery, and you’re done. This is the speed where the internal sense circuitry connects the battery to the voltage regulator and turns on the alternator to start charging.

What does Si mean on an alternator?

The “SI” in the model number stands for Systems Integrated, meaning that the voltage regulator is inside of the alternator.

When did GM switch from generators to alternators?

1963
Charging 101 Before 1963, General Motors used generators instead of alternators. They were often called dynamos or D.C. (direct current) generators. Since the only way to recharge an automotive-style wet cell battery is by using direct current, alternating current must be converted to direct current.

What are the 2 wires on an alternator?

If the voltage rises above or falls below 12 Volts, the alternator’s internal voltage increases or reduces power output to maintain 12 Volts to the battery and the systems of the vehicle during operation. The second wire of the pair on Pin 2 of the alternator goes to the ignition.

How do I know my alternator size?

You should have a stamp on the alternator with a part number and amperage. The part number that starts with F3UZ is the 130 amp, and the F1TZ is the 95 amp. You can use either one.

What is the highest amp alternator?

The highest 12 volt produced by Prestolite Leece-Neville is the J-180 mount 4890JB and Pad Mount 4962PA both of which put out 320 amps. When it comes to 24 volt alternators there is one manufacturers that really stands out – C.E. Niehoff has their 500 Amp C-803D.

What’s the difference between CS 130 and CS 130D alternators?

Although it only adds a “D” to the CS-130 designation, the CS-130D alternator is completely different from the earlier CS-130 series (shown below). None of the parts are interchangeable. 1994 to 1996 GM used both the CS-130 and CS-130 D. You must visually check to see which unit you have if your vehicle is within the transition years.

When did GM start using CS130 alternators?

In the 1980s, the demand for even higher ampere ratings on alternators was necessary and prompted GM to produce the CS130 series alternators beginning in 1986. CS130 alternators use 130mm (5.12) stators, yet retain the same 6.6-inch mounting spread as the earlier 10SI units.

Do you need diode for Delco CS130 alternators?

If the system does not have an “ALT” bulb, it is necessary to install a 50 ohm diode in the wire leading to the “L” terminal. You can purchase a diode and solder it inline or you can purchase a jumper harness with the diode already in it (Delco 8078 or GM # 12102921).

What kind of adapter do I need for a CS alternator?

These SI-to-CS adapter plugs have a Molex connector to fit the existing wiring harness SI style connector, and the Delco Weather Pack connector to fit the CS-130 and CS-144. The AC Delco #8077 is used if you have a lamp on the dash and the #8078 has a load resistor for use with no lamp.