Getting new alternator

88GT 5pt0 · 12-02-2003, 04:39 PM

My car needs a new alternator and I was wondering what else I could do while Im changing that. I was thinking about taking out the A/C sense I'll be taking the belt off, anything else worthwhile?

GhettoPop · 12-02-2003, 04:47 PM

upgrade to a higher output alternator???

88GT 5pt0 · 12-02-2003, 04:51 PM

yea i figured that was a given

BigCountryGT · 12-02-2003, 09:24 PM

I used a 3g off of a 94gt worked great and it was cheap.

GhettoPop · 12-02-2003, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigCountryGT
I used a 3g off of a 94gt worked great and it was cheap.

how much $$ and how was the install?

BigCountryGT · 12-03-2003, 10:41 AM

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

I bought the alternator from a salvage yard for $35. The install is real easy, especially if you get wiring harness when you get the alt. Try the link above, it is step by step.

Ackbar00 · 12-03-2003, 01:13 PM

Yeah, 3G conversion is worth it. You can pull off the smog pump and everything that goes to it too.

GhettoPop · 12-03-2003, 03:13 PM

does something like this accomplish the same as a 3G swap? or would this powermaster alternator not solve the problematic spade connector? (this is from summitracing.com):

Vendor: Powermaster
Product Line: Powermaster Race Alternators
Finish: Black

An alternator that gives your ride power.

Ford: 1986-93, 140 amp, black, designed for a serpentine belt, race alternator

This alternator gives your ride horsepower by making sure your electrical and ignition systems have enough voltage to operate properly. It features high amperage ratings, one wire hookup, gold battery post, and a black heat dispersant coating.

Ackbar00 · 12-03-2003, 06:17 PM

The Powermaster is what my brother runs. Just one wire to the Battery.

I did the 3G, because it was a little cheeper (Plus, I liked the way it looked better

)

GhettoPop · 12-04-2003, 09:18 AM

so would this powermaster alternator solve the problematic spade connector? since its one wire hookup i would say yes???

also, i dont see how the 3G is cheaper. the link above said a 3G costs $220 at Pep Boys, while the Powermaster from Summit Racing costs $187. The powermaster looks $33 cheaper unless the 3G can be had for less elsewhere.

Ackbar00 · 12-04-2003, 11:12 AM

Sorry, I bought mine used for $70. That was a big part of the savings. I also bought the sator plug and power wire from pa-performance.com for 70. Advanced Auto had 3G's for 160 new. Either one would be good for your car.

As for the connector I would assume yes.

Mustang_289 · 12-04-2003, 05:29 PM

We went with the PA Performance 130A alt for our 88GT. Really impressed with quality, support, and life time warranty. Price is $199, and you can get a wiring kit that fixes the known problem with OEM Ford alt wiring.

12-02-2003, 04:39 PM	#1
88GT 5pt0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 73	Getting new alternator My car needs a new alternator and I was wondering what else I could do while Im changing that. I was thinking about taking out the A/C sense I'll be taking the belt off, anything else worthwhile? __________________ My Cardomain Website

12-02-2003, 04:47 PM	#2
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	upgrade to a higher output alternator??? __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

12-02-2003, 04:51 PM	#3
88GT 5pt0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 73	yea i figured that was a given __________________ My Cardomain Website

12-03-2003, 01:13 PM	#7
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Yeah, 3G conversion is worth it. You can pull off the smog pump and everything that goes to it too. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

12-03-2003, 03:13 PM	#8
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	does something like this accomplish the same as a 3G swap? or would this powermaster alternator not solve the problematic spade connector? (this is from summitracing.com): Vendor: Powermaster Product Line: Powermaster Race Alternators Finish: Black An alternator that gives your ride power. Ford: 1986-93, 140 amp, black, designed for a serpentine belt, race alternator This alternator gives your ride horsepower by making sure your electrical and ignition systems have enough voltage to operate properly. It features high amperage ratings, one wire hookup, gold battery post, and a black heat dispersant coating. __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

12-02-2003, 09:24 PM	#4
BigCountryGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: meridian, ms Posts: 96	I used a 3g off of a 94gt worked great and it was cheap.

12-03-2003, 10:41 AM	#6
BigCountryGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: meridian, ms Posts: 96	http://www.racesystems.com/3gproj/index.htm I bought the alternator from a salvage yard for $35. The install is real easy, especially if you get wiring harness when you get the alt. Try the link above, it is step by step.

12-03-2003, 06:17 PM	#9
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	The Powermaster is what my brother runs. Just one wire to the Battery. I did the 3G, because it was a little cheeper (Plus, I liked the way it looked better) __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

12-04-2003, 09:18 AM	#10
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	so would this powermaster alternator solve the problematic spade connector? since its one wire hookup i would say yes??? also, i dont see how the 3G is cheaper. the link above said a 3G costs $220 at Pep Boys, while the Powermaster from Summit Racing costs $187. The powermaster looks $33 cheaper unless the 3G can be had for less elsewhere. __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

12-04-2003, 11:12 AM	#11
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Sorry, I bought mine used for $70. That was a big part of the savings. I also bought the sator plug and power wire from pa-performance.com for 70. Advanced Auto had 3G's for 160 new. Either one would be good for your car. As for the connector I would assume yes. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

12-04-2003, 05:29 PM	#12
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	We went with the PA Performance 130A alt for our 88GT. Really impressed with quality, support, and life time warranty. Price is $199, and you can get a wiring kit that fixes the known problem with OEM Ford alt wiring.

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