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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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charging system elec. load

can anybody tell me what the stock FD's peak load in amps is on the alternator? i need to know what the alternator is rated at and what the car takes from it in a peak situation.

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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 10:25 PM
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if my car was running, id put it on a tester. you can get the test done at an auto parts store. just do it with EVERYTHING on to get the full result.

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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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100 amps max I think it is.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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http://www.mazdaformance.com/rx7.htm This is the page from the mazda manual with the technical data for the alternator, battery, starter and ignition system. Go here and then click on technical info and look at page TD-5.

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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 11:14 PM
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rock on mr. goodman. thanks

zoomspeed. i thought the alternator was a 100amp max, but wasnt sure. now to figure out what the car puts as a total load on the alternator with everything on.

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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 11:19 PM
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unfortunately, that isnt the info im looking for. . . already know that info. haha, didnt notice it till i was looking at it. i need to know what a REAL FD pulls on a load test. . . what the alternator is doing, ya know?

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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 11:23 PM
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Do ya mind if I ask why?
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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i just wanna make sure my alternator can handle the load im planning on throwing at it. . . . hehe, youll see soon.

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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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well poo. . .
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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