tuned alternator?

[Jackpine]

Originally Posted by jmt0645

everything i've read suggests the PCM actually supplies the field current for the rotor through the regulator, that the regulator itself is merely a "potentiometer" that is turned by the PCM, thats what got me wondering. the reason i ask is i'd like more charging current for my battery bank for the stereo.

Thanks, that makes sense (how it's controlled), but I agree with Longshot here. If your current alternator isn't up to the task, I'd see about a 200 Amp one.

- Jack