alternator

TwiLighTBluEGT · 11-23-2002, 05:02 PM

Well I just blew the stock alt. on my 91GT, and I am looking into getting a 130amp unit. Is it a direct replacement, or do I have to do some modifying? I am thinking of getting it from PA Performance, are they good?

88workcar · 11-23-2002, 05:56 PM

I like mine, it has been trouble free. The mods are at the alt. just changing the terminals.

VeNuM · 11-23-2002, 10:57 PM

You might have to grind a little bit on the bracket, but other than that it should be excellent, not to mention 3x the charging. ~Brian

avbcon12 · 11-24-2002, 05:40 PM

dont go spending a ton of money on the PA performance one... just go to the parts store (autozone) and get one for a stock 95 GT. they are a direct bolt on and are 130 amps. all you have to do is make a few simple wire alterations that anybody can do... do a search on the web for 130 amp alt conversion or something and you will get full detailed instructions...

take care,
adam

lx5091 · 11-24-2002, 06:35 PM

Here are a few sites, very simple to do and to save huge $$ like avbcon12 says, go to Autozone ($130)!!

www.mustangcentral.net/tech/alternator.html

www.50tech.com/index.php?action=3G

www.racesystems.com/3gproj/index.htm

there are many more...
pick the one that makes the most sense...

avbcon12 · 11-24-2002, 10:33 PM

wow, $130?!? my local autozone had one for $99 with a full lifetime warranty...

take care,
adam

lx5091 · 11-25-2002, 09:17 AM

your lucky, your reply made me check back at my local autozone. Man why aren't the prices the same nationally?!! I pay more for my parts here then you? I'm writing a letter!

RPM427 · 11-25-2002, 04:20 PM

I bought a burnt out 130 amp on eBay for about $5.00 and my local autozone will give me $40 for it when I buy a new one for $99. So the alternator will only cost me $65.

Go to autozone, don't spend a fortune with somone else.

11-23-2002, 05:02 PM	#1
TwiLighTBluEGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 157	alternator Well I just blew the stock alt. on my 91GT, and I am looking into getting a 130amp unit. Is it a direct replacement, or do I have to do some modifying? I am thinking of getting it from PA Performance, are they good? __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Conv: 58,000 original miles, 2nd owner. Engine: FMS 65mm tb/spacer, C&L 73mm maf, MAC cai. Drivetrain: Built AOD w/ Edge 2800rpm lockup converter, hardened 3-4 inner shaft, Trans-Go shift kit, B&M supercooler, FMS 3.73 gears & aluminum d/s, rebuilt traction lock. Exhaust: BBK unequal length shorty headers, BBK o/r h-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers. Chassis/suspension/brakes: Kenny Brown supersubs. The rest is stock.

11-23-2002, 05:56 PM	#2
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	I like mine, it has been trouble free. The mods are at the alt. just changing the terminals. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

11-23-2002, 10:57 PM	#3
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	You might have to grind a little bit on the bracket, but other than that it should be excellent, not to mention 3x the charging. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

11-24-2002, 05:40 PM	#4
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	dont go spending a ton of money on the PA performance one... just go to the parts store (autozone) and get one for a stock 95 GT. they are a direct bolt on and are 130 amps. all you have to do is make a few simple wire alterations that anybody can do... do a search on the web for 130 amp alt conversion or something and you will get full detailed instructions... take care, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

11-24-2002, 06:35 PM	#5
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	Here are a few sites, very simple to do and to save huge $$ like avbcon12 says, go to Autozone ($130)!! www.mustangcentral.net/tech/alternator.html www.50tech.com/index.php?action=3G www.racesystems.com/3gproj/index.htm there are many more... pick the one that makes the most sense... __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

11-24-2002, 10:33 PM	#6
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	wow, $130?!? my local autozone had one for $99 with a full lifetime warranty... take care, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

11-25-2002, 09:17 AM	#7
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	your lucky, your reply made me check back at my local autozone. Man why aren't the prices the same nationally?!! I pay more for my parts here then you? I'm writing a letter! __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

11-25-2002, 04:20 PM	#8
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	I bought a burnt out 130 amp on eBay for about $5.00 and my local autozone will give me $40 for it when I buy a new one for $99. So the alternator will only cost me $65. Go to autozone, don't spend a fortune with somone else. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

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