1986 Monte Carlo CL V8 305
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The easiest option would be to source the highest output 10 or 12SI alternator that you can find. Think truck or police car applications in the 80's or 90's. The aftermarket can make even higher amperage ones, but they can be pricey.
A better option may be to convert to a CS130 or CS144 alternator. These (most of them, anyway) have the same mounting tabs as your current one, and start at 105 amps and go up from there. These can be found in early 90's full size cars. You will have to change out your two pin connector with a CS style connector and use metric bolts instead of the standard ones on the alternator itself, but it is otherwise a direct swap.
A better option may be to convert to a CS130 or CS144 alternator. These (most of them, anyway) have the same mounting tabs as your current one, and start at 105 amps and go up from there. These can be found in early 90's full size cars. You will have to change out your two pin connector with a CS style connector and use metric bolts instead of the standard ones on the alternator itself, but it is otherwise a direct swap.
Converting from an SI to a CS alternator is on my eventual to-do list. Here are two links full of info on the upgrade:
http://www.novaresource.org/alternator.htm
http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=493219#Post493219
http://www.novaresource.org/alternator.htm
http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=493219#Post493219
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