yanking the voltage regulator?

stanger8172 · 03-25-2002, 10:07 AM

Can you rip out the voltage regulator after installing a 130 amp alternator?

LOWKEY · 03-25-2002, 12:14 PM

Is this on your 91'?

If so the VR is inside the alternator.

It you have an external VR then yes you can ditch it when installing a 3g.

86' and newer had a internal regulator.

85' older had a external regulator.

stanger8172 · 03-25-2002, 06:31 PM

O.K. thanks, yep it's on the '91. I did a full system charge test and found a parasitic draw. It said "excessive amps". At first I thought it meant the 130 amp was too much for the car,lol.

srv1 · 03-25-2002, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by stanger8172
O.K. thanks, yep it's on the '91. I did a full system charge test and found a parasitic draw. It said "excessive amps". At first I thought it meant the 130 amp was too much for the car,lol.

Stanger, just to let you know if you didnt, that a voltage regulator regulates voltage not amps. maybe you knew this maybe you didnt. just thought i would tell you if you didnt.

03-25-2002, 10:07 AM	#1
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03-25-2002, 12:14 PM	#2
LOWKEY Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: greenvile, NC Posts: 161	Is this on your 91'? If so the VR is inside the alternator. It you have an external VR then yes you can ditch it when installing a 3g. 86' and newer had a internal regulator. 85' older had a external regulator. __________________ 89' Notch Stroked Poked & BLOWN low 11's and it goes around corners too Parts for Sale!! http://www.lowkey.stangnet.com/catalog.html

03-25-2002, 06:31 PM	#3
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	O.K. thanks, yep it's on the '91. I did a full system charge test and found a parasitic draw. It said "excessive amps". At first I thought it meant the 130 amp was too much for the car,lol. __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

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