Making things a worse case scenario...

P   = I x V
460 = I x 12
I   = 460 / 12
I   = 38 Amps

Unless you have a killer stereo a 90A alternator should be fine.  If you
have a 55 Amp alternator maybe you should upgrade.

David Marshall

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Dave C.
Sent: June 26, 2001 6:59 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 130Amp alternator upgrade?

I think I remember someone saying that there was a Jetta alternator that
would bolt in to provide 130 amps. Anyone remember the particulars?

My ride is an 85 GL Westy with soon to be 460 watts of light up front (260w
now).

Cheers,
Dave C.
Williamsburg, VA
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