I just purchased an 85 Monte Carlo LS and have a system for my old car i would like to install. I am definitely going to need a more powerfull alternator and i was wondering what i need to get as far as case size and fitment also any suggestion on specific alternators would be great. I also am installing my old single din head unit and i dont know which dash kit to get. Any information and advice would be greatly appreciated. The engine is the 5.0l/305 Chevy.
1985 Monte Carlo LS Alternator/Radio Question
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I put a 100 amp alternator from summit racing on my car. it was fairly priced and is also 1 wire compatible. Depending on the size of your system you might want to run a power cap just to take some of the blow away from the alternator. And as far as kit for your single din radio try walmart they usually have a kit that would fit your vehicle. Thats what i did.
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Is that the one you were talking about and this will directly bolt on to the 5.0l chevy
Is that the one you were talking about and this will directly bolt on to the 5.0l chevy
that should be the one for yours its a gm 10si style case and that looks like it has the plug on the side so you don't have a light on your dash all the time. Unless someone has done some crazy stuff under the hood of your car that should fit your application.
I would go look at yours and then click the 360 view of that one to see if it looks similar. I had to drill out the small hole bigger to fit the bolt threw on mine.
I would go look at yours and then click the 360 view of that one to see if it looks similar. I had to drill out the small hole bigger to fit the bolt threw on mine.
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Thanks I like it🙂 Another thing you might want to consider is upgrading the main wire going to your battery from the alternator with a heavier gage to get a little cleaner path to the battery, I also upgraded the grounds coming off the battery. I used 4 gauge singer wire from a stereo shop It usually isn't too expensive if they let you buy it by the foot.
Yea i was planning on it i have about 18 ft. of 1/0 from my Grand Marquis that im selling, might as well put it to good use.
Im run 2 zmax 15inch subs a hifonics amp 3000 watts and a 3 farde cap on a 80 amp alt no problem and you should upgrade the alternator wireing and grounds and get a good amp wiring kit off ebay there cheaper . A little work for good sound
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