3G alternator kits???

PurduePete · 04-28-2003, 06:37 PM

Hey all,
I am really wanting to do the 130amp upgrade to my car. My problem is that I can only find one place to buy a complete kit. I could probably piece it together myself, but I would rather have everything together from the start.
So my question is, where is the best place to buy the complete kit for the least amount of money? ( The only place I've found is PA-Performance and they want like $260 for everything ). If anyone knows of any place other than PA let me know.
Thanks

Falcons Talon · 04-28-2003, 07:40 PM

Go to a junkyard and get the alternator and buy the wires and terminals for a few dollars more. Do a search here and on google.

86GT · 04-28-2003, 09:21 PM

Ramchargers in Michigan has them. I was in there recently and noticed a customer bought one with an upgraded power cable and plugs. Hope that helps.

RPM427 · 04-29-2003, 01:37 AM

Just go into your local parts store and buy a OEM alternator for a 1994-95 stang. Then go to a stereo shop and pick up some 4 guage wire, ends, fuse (150 amp), and fuse holder.

I did this conversion on my 91 GT and it is working great, I can have my stereo turned up with all my accesories and my battery still charges.

I posted some pics here: http://forums.mustangworks.com/showt...ght=alternator

Don't waste your money, the "kit" is nothing special. Just go out and buy what you need.

cyberstang5.0 · 04-30-2003, 07:15 AM

I did the G3 swap myself and it only cost me $100.

Just like RPM427 said, go to your local autoparts store and buy an alt for a 94 or 95 GT. Here are a few "How To" links with pictures...

http://www.racesystems.com/3gproj/index.htm
http://www.westsidemustangs.com/modu...showpage&pid=8

mpj76 · 04-30-2003, 09:08 AM

I got mine at a local electrical motor rebuild shop. The wiring is super simple. The guys at the shop showed me what to do since I had an external regulator (ex FHP car). You will have to grind down the bracket by a very small amount. I did it with their grinder in their parking lot. Its a 15 minute job. Just don't be in such a hurry that you forget to disconnect the battery. I did that once. When I dropped my hot wire off the back of the alternator, it almost welded itself to the fuel rail!

raptor · 04-30-2003, 07:56 PM

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

04-28-2003, 06:37 PM	#1
PurduePete Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Monticello, IN Posts: 2	3G alternator kits??? Hey all, I am really wanting to do the 130amp upgrade to my car. My problem is that I can only find one place to buy a complete kit. I could probably piece it together myself, but I would rather have everything together from the start. So my question is, where is the best place to buy the complete kit for the least amount of money? ( The only place I've found is PA-Performance and they want like $260 for everything ). If anyone knows of any place other than PA let me know. Thanks __________________ '91 GT - Mostly stock for now

04-28-2003, 09:21 PM	#3
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	Ramchargers in Michigan has them. I was in there recently and noticed a customer bought one with an upgraded power cable and plugs. Hope that helps. __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

04-29-2003, 01:37 AM	#4
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Just go into your local parts store and buy a OEM alternator for a 1994-95 stang. Then go to a stereo shop and pick up some 4 guage wire, ends, fuse (150 amp), and fuse holder. I did this conversion on my 91 GT and it is working great, I can have my stereo turned up with all my accesories and my battery still charges. I posted some pics here: http://forums.mustangworks.com/showt...ght=alternator Don't waste your money, the "kit" is nothing special. Just go out and buy what you need. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

04-30-2003, 07:56 PM	#7
raptor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Dundalk, Ont, Canada Posts: 129	http://www.racesystems.com/3gproj/index.htm __________________ 88GT, 331Stroker,FMS 70mm TB,77mm Pro-M mass air,Ram Air,K&N,GT40/Exployer Intakes,Gasket Matched,FMS 24lb injectors,Crane hi-6 ignition system,B303 cam,Crane 1.6RR,FMS underdrive pullies,351W/heads,port/polish,FMS h/f oil pump,Hedman headers,2 1/2in H pipe Flow Masters,190lph Holley fuel pump,Center Force dual friction,FMS 3.55,Hurst short throw/ trigger T handle,Subframe connectors,Welded torque boxes.

04-28-2003, 07:40 PM	#2
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	Go to a junkyard and get the alternator and buy the wires and terminals for a few dollars more. Do a search here and on google.

04-30-2003, 07:15 AM	#5
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	I did the G3 swap myself and it only cost me $100. Just like RPM427 said, go to your local autoparts store and buy an alt for a 94 or 95 GT. Here are a few "How To" links with pictures... http://www.racesystems.com/3gproj/index.htm http://www.westsidemustangs.com/modu...showpage&pid=8

04-30-2003, 09:08 AM	#6
mpj76 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 158	I got mine at a local electrical motor rebuild shop. The wiring is super simple. The guys at the shop showed me what to do since I had an external regulator (ex FHP car). You will have to grind down the bracket by a very small amount. I did it with their grinder in their parking lot. Its a 15 minute job. Just don't be in such a hurry that you forget to disconnect the battery. I did that once. When I dropped my hot wire off the back of the alternator, it almost welded itself to the fuel rail!