Chrome Alternator?

[l81c3vette]

Im looking into replacing my alternator and want a chrome one. Is there anything on the factory alternator that says what amperage it is? The car has factory ac and all the options. Im not sure what amperage i need or if there is a such thing as too much amperage. I know that too little isint going to work for sure.
Any info on a part number, brand, supplier, or even which ones to avoid would be great. Im also thinking of a cover for the one that is there. It works fine, just an eyesore under the hood.
thanks in advance.

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

The stock alternator was 70 amps, no need to go bigger.

 

[l81c3vette]

I figured it was probably a 70 amp but thought I would check with those of you who have had your vettes a while longer than me. Next issue is finding a chrome one that has the same style cases so my wiring will go back the way it is on the stock one.

 

[Curtis]

I dont know if yours is the same as my 76, but i just bought the chrome case and put all my old parts inside. cheap and looks good enough to me.

 

[Gunther]

Hi

I heard there is a certain danger in installing a much stronger Alternator because of the fusible links ( wires ) installed in the system.
Could burn them up if by any chance the 100 Amps or more are pulled.
A 60 Amp alternator just doesn't deliver more, so can't burn a 80 Amp fusible link.

I also have just the chrome casing. Keeps the good GM stuff, just has the cheap chrome Shell.

Rgds. Günther