2008 SAN 230 / 343 Excalibur alternator upgrade

[shag]

Has anyone changed their 70 amp alternator for the 100 amp, in a 2008 era SAN with the 343? They are about the same price, but Nautiques parts shows a retrofit kit that you need for $300 http://www.nautiqueparts.com/alterna...00aalt60l.aspx
Does this kit simply plug into the existing harness?

[MLA]

Whats in the "kit"? Sounds like these are entirely different alternator series. Different electrically, size and mounting points.

[shag]

Not sure what is in the kit. If i look up part numbers there is also a 'jumper' for either a 70 amp or 100 amp that may or may not be needed. I asked my dealer about this a few weeks ago and they weren't sure about changing to a 100amp, in fact I think they said you can't do it. NP is closed for the holiday.. Maybe Skidim would know.

[scottb7]

I think the kit includes the alternator and the harness. See other one labeled kit shows alternator.

http://www.nautiqueparts.com/alternators.aspx

[shag]

I sure hope that is the case... I was looking aftermarket for the alternator.. Looks like they can found around $150.... Then you'd have to buy the harness... Think it's all plug and play with the new harness?

[scottb7]

Probably...

[Quinner]

The stock alternator on that motor should be 100amp not 70amp??? PCM went 100amp on all their motors back in the early 2000's IIRC

[aaronmt]

I'm under the impression it should be a 100amp as well.Our 06 Zr-6 is 100amp and I've been looking to upgrade that as well.

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[ski4evr]

I think the kit includes the alternator and the harness. See other one labeled kit shows alternator.

http://www.nautiqueparts.com/alternators.aspx

If you click the more info button, you will see all pcm since 2005 have the 100 amp. only the 2004 serpentine had the 70.

[shag]

Interesting, my dealer told me after looking that it was the 70 amp... I'll try to see if I can find a part number on it. Thanks for the replies.

[MLA]

In most cases, the amp rating is stamped into the house, usually on one of the mounting bosses.

[ski4evr]

Your owners part manual found on this site does list both sizes and the retrofit kit also.

http://www.planetnautique.com/Correc...08PCMparts.pdf

Maybe it depended on accessories ordered with boat.