2000z28ss

I recently had low voltage(all camaros do from what I've read) so I swapped in a 180 amp escalade alternator, it fixed it a little bit, 12.8-13.2 volts running instead of 12.2-12.6, is there a good re-build kit to up the voltage of the alternator more to bring me closer to 14.2 while running? Kind of sick of low voltage.

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

Voltage generally has nothing to do with the amperage of your alternator. They all produce the same voltage and have voltage regulators in them that keep things around a constant 13.2V, which is the theoretical max voltage of your battery.

If you have 12.8-13.2 volts, you are in good shape and your battery will be happy.


That being said, if you have too much of a load on your alternator, then you'll see a voltage drop. (You'll always see the voltage drop a few ticks when you turn on the A/C, etc.) If you are stock, you shouldn't see anything like this. Likewise a H.O. alternator like you installed is the way to combat voltage drop - but this should only be needed for a H.O. engine or a car with a lot of electronic accessories.