Okay, so I can't afford to race the Malibu any more and I can't sell it. Seems like the next best thing is to make it "semi" street legal again while gaining some drivability. Since this car was a fully trailered race car, there is no stock wiring left. I run full electric (no belts) on WP, FP and fan. I have converted the fuel pump back to manual and now I am ready to attack the alternator. I use a barrier strip running off the starter to create a couple of rows of "hot" terminals which power my switch panel. I used an Optima battery and charged it at the track between race. My question is:
If I want to add an alternator, what type should I buy and how should I best wire it up?
Seems like I remember that alternators run all the electrics now, leaving the battery for cranking purposes only. I don't believe these systems were always like this (battery ran the electrics and the alternator charged the battery once upon a time?), but I don't know for sure.
Anyway, your advice, as always, is welcome and appreciated.
If I want to add an alternator, what type should I buy and how should I best wire it up?
Seems like I remember that alternators run all the electrics now, leaving the battery for cranking purposes only. I don't believe these systems were always like this (battery ran the electrics and the alternator charged the battery once upon a time?), but I don't know for sure.
Anyway, your advice, as always, is welcome and appreciated.