The Camaro Club (UK)

Is it better to but a alt, with a higher amp?x

Only really necessary if you are going to be running a killer stereo system, add A/C or run any other kind of high electrical draining accessory So, stick with the same type as you have got (it will also be cheaper!)

Mark

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'68 Camaro

AMY
It should be sufficent to use the original. Do you know what you are running now ????
One thing that should be understood, A GOOD battery has the ability to shut down an alternator
in other words a good battery wont demand from an alternator unless it needs it. An older weaker battery will cause the alternator to charge all the time . such as a battery that sits all the time till we break it out on the weekends. Just because it starts the car doesnt mean that it is a good battery.
there are auto parts stores that sell batterys that will offer a free test in order to determine wether you need a new one or not. Just one more thing ...the belt ! is it in good condition or is it old as well ? the glazed belt will squeal and just be squeaky when there is a strong demand from the alternator (like right after you just started it) and it will sound ugly till you get the charge back in the battery then quiets down a bit. Have a look around see what you find, you have posted about alternators before is it really the alternator ????????????
dave