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PRI 2012: MSD Performance’s New DynaForce Alternators And Starters

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Along with a host of other great new products, MSD Performance [2] unveiled their new DynaForce alternators and starters at the PRI Show, bringing to the table a full-featured lineup of new units designed for the street or the track in several color themes for your specific needs.

The DynaForce alternator line has been developed in both a street and race package. The high output “street” package comes in either a 120 or 160 amp version, featuring a designed that maximizes output beginning at idle and progressing through the high RPM’s, full baffle protection for safety, an easy-to-install side post, one-wire installation for 12 or 16 volt systems, and electronically balanced stator and dual plane rotor for high RPM reliability. MSD is offering these alternators in four flavors — chrome, natural, black, and satin — giving you some freedom in how your engine and accessories look.

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The “race” alternators are engineered to deliver in extreme racing conditions, easily identifiable by their wrinkled red finish and one-wire installation. The 50 amp model is based on a common “Denso” housing, and accepts many aftermarket bracket assemblies for compatibility with many different applications. The 100 amp model, in addition to race-ready 12 and 16 volt charging system, sports an easy-to-adjust regulator inside that allows you to set it for your application — be it 12 or 16 volts. The mounting points are common to aftermarket GM brackets.

MSD’s DynaForce starters are designed to crank “the highest compression engine on a hot day in Death Valley,” according to their product release. A 3.4 horsepower motor spins the reduction gears with 4.4:1 ratio, delivering some really impressive torque capable of spinning an 18:1 compression motor. The DynaForce starters features a billet aluminum mount that’s easily clockable, a downsized design to assist in clearance issues, and a ball bearing supported armature and pinion gear.

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The DynaForce starters are available for all of the common engines models and flywheel tooth combinations, including Ford, Chevy, Pontiac, Chrysler, Jeep, and AMC.

A Dynaforce High Speed starter is also offered, designed for race engines with magnetos that require more demanding cranking speed. These starters exhibit 25% more speed than the standard DynaForce starter, thanks to their 3.73:1 gear reduction, ensuring they’ll start even the toughest of engines and with great reliability and durability.

For more information on MSD Performance, log on to msdignition.com [2].