dk73 1 Posted October 4, 2009 Hi, A quick one, Are 1.6 gti alternaters the same as 1.9s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dk73 1 Posted October 4, 2009 Yes Good man tom, And thanks for the advise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted October 4, 2009 Well, technically they're different - 1.6 alternators are rated at 50A and 1.9 rated at 70A - but in reality it makes little difference and both are the same fitment and can be interchanged just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_R 3 Posted October 4, 2009 so a 1.6 alt has less interia?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 99 Posted October 4, 2009 The alternator only produces as many amps as needed, X amps from a 50a alternator is the same load on the engine as X amps from a 70a alternator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dk73 1 Posted October 4, 2009 The alternator only produces as many amps as needed, X amps from a 50a alternator is the same load on the engine as X amps from a 70a alternator. Interesting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_R 3 Posted October 4, 2009 But less windings (hence lower ampage) to lighter = less interia?? or does something else control the output :s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted October 4, 2009 Its not an output but a draw. Like pushing a bit of string. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SurGie 54 Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) How long can you push a string for Edited October 4, 2009 by SurGie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted October 4, 2009 Twice the distance from the middle to the end. Sorry thats how long is. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
