WAWUZAT Northstar build thread (lots of pix) (Page 15/16)
WAWUZAT JAN 06, 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by AJxtcman:I wish I had seen what you have done now before I started mine.



Thanks! Considering what you've accomplished with the Northstar, that's quite a compliment! But since I did my stuff after you did yours, it was impossibile for you to see mine first. I wish I had seen your stuff before I bought the CHRFab and PCS computers for running my N* and 4T80E. In regards to the alternator, I'll just fabricate the relief in the chassis' crossmember ... mostly because I've already invested about $150 in this alternator.

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AJxtcman JAN 06, 10:04 PM
The one in the picture is liquid cooled
WAWUZAT FEB 04, 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by AJxtcman:

The one in the picture is liquid cooled



A liquid-cooled alternator? Wow! That's a new one on me. I can understand the reasoning behind cooling it, but being that the air-cooled units I've had have been sufficient, water-cooling seems ... well, kinda neat actually. How many more miles are they seeing out of water-cooled units versus the air-cooled units? Not that I'd consider using one ... just curious.
Daviero FEB 04, 10:56 PM

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Originally posted by WAWUZAT:

I wish I had seen your stuff before I bought the CHRFab and PCS computers for running my N* and 4T80E. In regards to the alternator, I'll just fabricate the relief in the chassis' crossmember ... mostly because I've already invested about $150 in this alternator.




That CHRFab ECM is turning out to be a hot potatoe! I sold it to use Ryan's 7730 instead, now you would rather have AJ's setup instead. We live and learn don't we?
Your work sure looks well planned, neat and tidy.
Cheers, Dave.
Will FEB 05, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by WAWUZAT:


A liquid-cooled alternator? Wow! That's a new one on me. I can understand the reasoning behind cooling it, but being that the air-cooled units I've had have been sufficient, water-cooling seems ... well, kinda neat actually. How many more miles are they seeing out of water-cooled units versus the air-cooled units? Not that I'd consider using one ... just curious.



I think the water cooling is just for noise reduction.
AJxtcman FEB 05, 01:58 PM
The liquid cooled alternators started on the 1998 Seville.
It was a smaller design for more amps. It is a 140 amp output.
Will FEB 05, 03:09 PM
If flow space for air cooling isn't necessary, than the same capacity armature can be put into a smaller housing.

BUT, I've read that the idea behind a liquid cooled alternator is to get rid of the noise that the cooling fan makes. More output in a smaller package is a side-effect.
WAWUZAT FEB 05, 03:40 PM

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Originally posted by Daviero: That CHRFab ECM is turning out to be a hot potatoe! I sold it to use Ryan's 7730 instead, now you would rather have AJ's setup instead. We live and learn don't we? Your work sure looks well planned, neat and tidy.
Cheers, Dave.



Yeah, things change over time. Some of the current items available today weren't around when I started this project. I already have both the CHRFab & PCS controllers in hand, so I'll move forward with those. And thanx for the compliment. I try to stay somewhat organized. I find it helps a lot since I have too many irons in the fire.



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Originally posted by Kuta: What a great thread! Looking forward to the conclusion



Conclusion? What's that? This thing will never be complete 'cause there will always be something else I can (or want to) do to it. I've been driving it since installing the rebody kit back in '92.

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WAWUZAT MAR 03, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by Will:

If flow space for air cooling isn't necessary, than the same capacity armature can be put into a smaller housing.

BUT, I've read that the idea behind a liquid cooled alternator is to get rid of the noise that the cooling fan makes. More output in a smaller package is a side-effect.



Well, I will leave the air-cooled unit alone since its noise is not a concern of mine. Still, interesting stuff.
Totty MAR 04, 04:27 PM
If you need help with the CHRFab Setup, shoot me a message. i have been running mine for about 8 months now. (Holley 950 and PCS). I am running the 288 cams though. Just let me know if you need a pep talk with it. It is truely a wonderful setup. You'll love the tune-ability of both of them. Well worth the extra expense if you are going to do it right the first time.

Totty