Adjustable Voltage Regulator

AA_Ezra · 06-14-2006, 11:18 AM

Been searching the Regular places, pelican,tweeks,zims,renbay,automotion. And havent been able to find an Adjustable Voltage regulator. Anyone have the heads up on where to get one?

Thanks
J

TheCooler · 06-14-2006, 11:32 AM

I believe iceshark was selling them. Send him a PM.

Eldorado · 06-14-2006, 11:53 AM

umm....
iceshark passed away last year...

legion · 06-14-2006, 12:39 PM

We are speaking of the voltage regulator that attaches to the alternator? I'm curious where I can get one too...

SoCal Driver · SoCal Driver's Garage

Transpo, # IB372A

Make sure this is the correct regulator for your year 944. Early alternators are different from the later.

TheCooler · 06-14-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eldorado
umm....
iceshark passed away last year...

Are you serious??? Damn I musta missed that one ...I know he had them back in the day though.

AA_Ezra · 06-14-2006, 02:33 PM

Thank's for pointing us in the right direction Hugh, I apreciate it. And it's going to be for my early, hopefully they will have both or maybe they are the same

AA_Ezra · 06-14-2006, 03:11 PM

Well, Thank's a bunch Hugh, You're knowledge and resources never ceases to amaze me, I thinki got the right one and it's adjustable

http://www.transpo.de/Catalog/Browse.htm

Now just gotta figure out how to order the damm thing

Eldorado · 06-14-2006, 04:16 PM

dumb question.. why would you want to adjust the voltage regulator? (not you specifically, but anybody.... what does it do for you?)

todd951 · 06-14-2006, 05:39 PM

944 Turbo uses IB373A. You can order one from http://www.zorkos.com/
$9.20 + shipping

Quote:

Originally posted by SoCal Driver
Transpo, # IB372A

Make sure this is the correct regulator for your year 944. Early alternators are different from the later.

SoCal Driver · SoCal Driver's Garage

You can push the alternator to over 14.5 volts. Necessary for some of the more robust stereo applications. You can get over 16 volts out of an alternator when you bypass the regulator.

I used the search function for this part of the forums; "Iceshark adjustable regulator".

ae1969 · 06-14-2006, 08:00 PM

Icesharks head lights are so bright..............I always think about him when I turn them on.

Dan Wray was definitely one of the good ones. Very sad. I noticed I still have his emails in my outlook.

AA_Ezra · 06-14-2006, 10:23 PM

Hot damm thanks todd. Im allways reluctant on posting questions like this b/c I think I can find all the info myself. Just goes to show the knowledge of our combined lil community. ^5 to this board

Thanks again todd

AA_Ezra · 06-15-2006, 08:57 AM

Hey todd, have you orderd from them before, There automotive section is dow. Was it up when you checked it out?

legion · 06-15-2006, 12:08 PM

Is it just me, or can you not actually order a voltage regulator from either of the links posted above?

todd951 · 06-15-2006, 05:37 PM

Zorkos doesn't have online ordering, but you can send them an email with the part numbers you need, and they will give you a quote. You can then pay with paypal. I bought a regulator for my 951 from them, and everything went smoothly.

AA_Ezra · 06-15-2006, 09:21 PM

It's not just you, I'll give you a heads up on how i get's to ordering one of these things legion

AA_Ezra · 06-16-2006, 10:13 PM

I sent the email out to um this morning got a response within minutes. Sent a few e-mails back in forth about product payment etc. Paypal'd Ken the monies got my reciept and a Verification from USPS and ken letting me know it was beign sen't out priority mail. Orderd 2 of um just in case. We will see how it works when i install. Maybe my robust stereo system will stop draining my batt ( crosses fingers). I hope that's the reason. Willl post updates on how the install goes.

legion · 06-28-2006, 09:48 AM

Any news on better ordering for these?

AA_Ezra · 06-28-2006, 03:15 PM

Sorry But here's the Update:
Ordored the part from zorkos Very freindly and responded to emails quickly. 2 thumbs up to Ken b/c I ordered 2 regulators and they were shiped priority mail and got here in like 3 days Awsome.

Opened up the box and cheked out both regulators. The adjustment screw was dirrerent on one then the other (lower voltage). So i put in the one that i thought was adjusted lowest so i could go from there (stock adjustment should be 14.4v). While I was at it i also replaced the Bellhousing to chasis ground 4guage. Replaced the Alternator to starter wire (8gauge stock) with a 4 guage, Replaced the 4 gauge factory power that goes from the Starter to the battery. Loomed and ziped tied everything.

Car ran better with the new voltage regulator installed and replacing old with new power cables (better). Ran it for like 2 days Stereo + A/C running to work one day and the battery died. Recharged the battery doped it back in and checked the Gronds all 0 ohms wich is perfect BUT!. The regulator was adjusted at like 14-14.125.( hence my dead battery) Pumped that baby up after 2 tries i got it to put out 14.45-14.5 max with the engine reved up. Car runs even better now Seems to have more power, Lights are even more improved then when i just replaced the power and ground cables running about 14.1v. I get smoother better accell. My current accell with my a/c on is about the same acell i had before with no a/c on. Fuel economy got better i think and The most important.

It's been a few days now and running the radio and a/c more then i used to and my batery hasent died yet. My car cranks over just as easy today as it did a few days ago cuz my batter isen't dying. May adjust to 14.6 or a lil higher cuz i know my batter could still take a lil mor chargin as it doest feel completly charged but it doesent get any worse running my Audio system longer and harder then i did before.

Will put up pics of the power n ground cables i upgraded soon as i find the usb cable