3rd gen alt?

HiFlow5 0 · 01-23-2002, 09:43 AM

I want to upgrade my alt, and was wondering if one bought at an auto parts store will bolt in easily? Is there any modifications that need to be made to where it mounts? Will the wiring harness plug in, or does it need to be re wired?

Mustang_289 · 01-23-2002, 10:44 AM

We just installed a 3G 130-amp alt from PA-PERFORMANCE. Install was real easy. Works great - with Flex-a-lite electric fan on, headlights, and other accessories still plenty of power to keep bat charged... Need to change a couple of the output connectors - which FORD went away from original design due to fires, add a 4gauge wire to handle additional load, and do some minor mods to the alt bracket.

There is also another way to go with a single wire off alt to + terminal of starter selenoid.

LOWKEY · 01-23-2002, 01:55 PM

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01-23-2002, 09:43 AM	#1
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	3rd gen alt? I want to upgrade my alt, and was wondering if one bought at an auto parts store will bolt in easily? Is there any modifications that need to be made to where it mounts? Will the wiring harness plug in, or does it need to be re wired? __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

01-23-2002, 01:55 PM	#3
LOWKEY Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: greenvile, NC Posts: 161	Check these out... http://fordmuscle.com/archives/2001/...e/index2.shtml http://www.geocities.com/smithmonte/ __________________ 89' Notch Stroked Poked & BLOWN low 11's and it goes around corners too Parts for Sale!! http://www.lowkey.stangnet.com/catalog.html

01-23-2002, 10:44 AM	#2
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	We just installed a 3G 130-amp alt from PA-PERFORMANCE. Install was real easy. Works great - with Flex-a-lite electric fan on, headlights, and other accessories still plenty of power to keep bat charged... Need to change a couple of the output connectors - which FORD went away from original design due to fires, add a 4gauge wire to handle additional load, and do some minor mods to the alt bracket. There is also another way to go with a single wire off alt to + terminal of starter selenoid.