Yeah, I'm confused

MattwantsSpeed · 12-27-2002, 05:06 PM

Ok, I purchased an alternator off a 95 GT today. I've read sssoo many ways to install and am very very confused. They gave me the connectors with the SN95 alternator. Is there an easy way to use these connectors with the stockish wiring?? If I were going to go to Autozone or any other parts store, what would I buy to install this? Thanx in advance

MattwantsSpeed · 12-27-2002, 05:18 PM

Also the pulley on the 3g alt is bigger than the 2g alt and I have a spare underdrive pulley for the alt that is exactly between the 2 sizes, which pulley should I use on the 3g?

Conman · 12-29-2002, 02:05 PM

have you seen any pictures to go along with your reading?
pictures help out alot.
did you see this site? http://www.racesystems.com/3gproj/index.htm

as for the pulley I would probably use the one that came with the 3g or the underdrive one that is the middle one of the three if you want to under drive it.

MattwantsSpeed · 12-31-2002, 10:37 AM

Yeah I swapped the 2 3/4" pulley that came on it out for the 2 1/2" pulley. That 1/4 inch definately made a difference. We'll see how it goes for a while and I may even put on the 2 1/4" pulley in the near future. But overall , the 3G upgrade was pretty easy once I understood everything.

Matt

2FastLX · 12-31-2002, 01:13 PM

You are "overdriving" your alternator. An underdrive pulley on an accessory will be larger. The crank pulley will be the only one that is smaller. What you have is a stock 3G pulley, and 2 overdrive pulleys. Go back to the stock 3G pulley, or buy the correct underdrive pulley for it.

12-27-2002, 05:06 PM	#1
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Yeah, I'm confused Ok, I purchased an alternator off a 95 GT today. I've read sssoo many ways to install and am very very confused. They gave me the connectors with the SN95 alternator. Is there an easy way to use these connectors with the stockish wiring?? If I were going to go to Autozone or any other parts store, what would I buy to install this? Thanx in advance __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

12-27-2002, 05:18 PM	#2
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Also the pulley on the 3g alt is bigger than the 2g alt and I have a spare underdrive pulley for the alt that is exactly between the 2 sizes, which pulley should I use on the 3g? __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

12-29-2002, 02:05 PM	#3
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	have you seen any pictures to go along with your reading? pictures help out alot. did you see this site? http://www.racesystems.com/3gproj/index.htm as for the pulley I would probably use the one that came with the 3g or the underdrive one that is the middle one of the three if you want to under drive it. __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

12-31-2002, 10:37 AM	#4
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Yeah I swapped the 2 3/4" pulley that came on it out for the 2 1/2" pulley. That 1/4 inch definately made a difference. We'll see how it goes for a while and I may even put on the 2 1/4" pulley in the near future. But overall , the 3G upgrade was pretty easy once I understood everything. Matt __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

12-31-2002, 01:13 PM	#5
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	You are "overdriving" your alternator. An underdrive pulley on an accessory will be larger. The crank pulley will be the only one that is smaller. What you have is a stock 3G pulley, and 2 overdrive pulleys. Go back to the stock 3G pulley, or buy the correct underdrive pulley for it. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

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