> At 02:42 AM 7/25/96 -0500, you wrote:
> >I've an '83 diesel Westie into which a new audio system will soon be 
> >installed.  My new technical advisor for this formerly owned an auto 
> >audio shop and won some Florida audio championship for three years with 
> >his promotional van that was featured in several magazines.  Even for a 
> >modest high accuracy system, he insists the Westie must have at least a 
> >65 amp alternator.  I installed an inverter, and for recharging a second 
> >battery, I wanted to increase charging capacity anyway.
> >  So what applicable more powerful alternators are available?  I suspect 
> >a few gaser owners would also like to know what alternatives fit their 
> >Vanagons or EVs.
> >
> >  I'm not committed to going forward with his plans yet, but I have 
> >agreed to pay for a system design.  If and only if there's interest in 
> >the key elements he specifies, I'll post that information on the list.  
> >I've been told installation/design is at least as important in 
> >determining final sound as component selection.  
> >  Thanks ahead for any good alternator upgrade leads.
> >
> >   John Wakefield
> >
Try looking at the Vanagon Budget Stereo FAQ at:
http://users.why.net/ajax/

Gregory V. Robinson
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