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Joeyboost 05-15-2023 11:33 AM

Holley EFI guys what alternator and how to wire it?
 
Good afternoon guys,

Question I am installing Holley HP EFI with a new 4150 flange multi-port intake on my Baja 252 with a Big Block 509, I am curious what you guy's are doing for an alternator and what's the best way to wire it? I rather not use any of the old MEFI 1 harness as it is old and not in the greatest shape.

ICDEDPPL 05-15-2023 03:33 PM

One wire alternator that goes on the starter terminal.

Rookie 05-15-2023 10:29 PM

GM marine 1 wire to the... I don't remember where I terminate it at. I'll look into that. Either at the battery or starter.

LakeHuronPower 05-16-2023 07:06 AM

I'm using a 140 Amp internal regulator alternator. I had it wired as a 1 wire for a while, but changed it to 3 wire to get more voltage at idle, if I turned the stereo up too loud it would shut off because system voltage went lower than 12.5 volts. With it wired as a 3 wire it knows the system voltage, and can up the charging when needed.
Main cable goes to the starter, F terminal to ignition, jumper from positive post to R terminal.

ICDEDPPL 05-16-2023 09:11 AM

Straight to the starter (bottom) terminal... same as the fuse.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...382cdcc30d.jpg

I had that wire custom made somewhere.


Joeyboost 05-30-2023 06:37 AM

Anyone have a part number on the alternator? I want to order it today. I want the 140amp I do not want to worry about amperage output.

LakeHuronPower 05-30-2023 08:29 AM

I currently have a summit brand SUM-810344, not really "marine rated" but works just fine for me so far (I would imagine it would get more wet under the hood of a car than under my hatch anyway).

Joeyboost 05-30-2023 08:35 AM


Originally Posted by LakeHuronPower (Post 4868952)
I currently have a summit brand SUM-810344, not really "marine rated" but works just fine for me so far (I would imagine it would get more wet under the hood of a car than under my hatch anyway).

I agree but I think its more about being explosion proof then moisture proof? you don't get the fume buildup under a car hood like you can under a boat hatch I would think.

LakeHuronPower 05-30-2023 08:37 AM

Oh yeah...well the boat still hasn't exploded yet either!

Joeyboost 05-30-2023 08:37 AM


Originally Posted by LakeHuronPower (Post 4868954)
Oh yeah...well the boat still hasn't exploded yet either!

HAHAHAHAHAHA that's a good thing please keep it that way LOLOL


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