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    08-09-2012 02:15 AM #1
    What is the most powerful alternator do a 1974 super beetle??

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    08-09-2012 02:44 AM #2

    Quote Originally Posted by dunkelxson View Post
    What is the most powerful alternator for a 1974 super beetle??
    Dayo dunk ,
    "This 90 amp 12 Volt Alternator is Made in the USA and is a definite must for cars that have accessories that require extra power like large stereo systems, extra lights, etc.

    It delivers 90 Amps compared to the standard 51 Amps."
    http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/...ducts_id=13705 .


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    08-09-2012 06:06 AM #3
    Damn that's pricey but worth it thanks man it should be plenty

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    08-09-2012 09:57 AM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by buggyman View Post


    Dayo dunk ,
    "This 90 amp 12 Volt Alternator is Made in the USA and is a definite must for cars that have accessories that require extra power like large stereo systems, extra lights, etc.

    It delivers 90 Amps compared to the standard 51 Amps."
    http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/...ducts_id=13705 .

    or get the 95 amp

    http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifie....php?id=708579
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    Quote Originally Posted by WideFive
    If you have to ask if it's a good trade... then it isn't a good trade.
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    ACW's aren't a watercooled APPLIANCE,it's a classic air cooled pile that takes money,patience and attitude to own it.
    http://www.facebook.com/VWLoosenuts?sk=wall www.cultwagen.com.

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    08-10-2012 01:57 AM #5

    Quote Originally Posted by LooseNuts View Post
    A little caveat there Loose :
    "Price: from $149 w/free ship"
    "New 95 Amp Standard Finish Alternator Rewound in USA [Add $170.00]"
    from
    http://www.kustom1warehouse.net/New_...p/al82xkit.htm
    He's already got an alternator("What is the most powerful alternator for a 1974 super beetle??") so doesn't need a kit .

    Quote Originally Posted by dunkelxson View Post
    Damn that's pricey but worth it thanks man it should be plenty
    Now determine how much more or maybe not so much more power you need dunk :
    http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-a...w=1280&bih=806
    which'll drive the cost of only what you need down .


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    08-10-2012 10:12 AM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by buggyman View Post


    A little caveat there Loose :
    "Price: from $149 w/free ship"
    "New 95 Amp Standard Finish Alternator Rewound in USA [Add $170.00]"
    from
    http://www.kustom1warehouse.net/New_...p/al82xkit.htm
    He's already got an alternator("What is the most powerful alternator for a 1974 super beetle??") so doesn't need a kit .
    he said he wanted to know the most powerful. price was not asked. i was more showing the 95 amp than anything but since you want to get technical and all

    95 amp

    http://www.kustom1warehouse.net/New_...VW_p/al82x.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by WideFive
    If you have to ask if it's a good trade... then it isn't a good trade.
    Quote Originally Posted by Schell R32
    ACW's aren't a watercooled APPLIANCE,it's a classic air cooled pile that takes money,patience and attitude to own it.
    http://www.facebook.com/VWLoosenuts?sk=wall www.cultwagen.com.

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    08-10-2012 02:33 PM #7
    Well the 90amp one will leave me so extra power to throw some more stuff in the car

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