starter and alternator questions

MJ86GT · 12-31-2004, 02:44 PM

I'm looking at installing a 93 cobra starter on my 86. Someone said it was a high torque unit and you had to run an extra wire from the solenoid. Is that right?

Second, also looking into a 130 amp alternator from a 93 police car. Is that a direct swap or do you have to do the 3g conversion with that setup also?

I have access to a Motorcraft warehouse and they stock both units a really good prices compared to other options.

drudis · 01-12-2005, 09:56 PM

As for the alternator, watch the input/output wire sizes, as you are running more current thru it, you need to upgrade the feed wires.

rwhite65 · 01-12-2005, 11:01 PM

I got my mini "high" torque starter of an early 90's truck. They came on different ford vehicles.
Ryan

12-31-2004, 02:44 PM	#1
MJ86GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 32	starter and alternator questions I'm looking at installing a 93 cobra starter on my 86. Someone said it was a high torque unit and you had to run an extra wire from the solenoid. Is that right? Second, also looking into a 130 amp alternator from a 93 police car. Is that a direct swap or do you have to do the 3g conversion with that setup also? I have access to a Motorcraft warehouse and they stock both units a really good prices compared to other options.

01-12-2005, 09:56 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Re: starter and alternator questions As for the alternator, watch the input/output wire sizes, as you are running more current thru it, you need to upgrade the feed wires. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

01-12-2005, 11:01 PM	#3
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: starter and alternator questions I got my mini "high" torque starter of an early 90's truck. They came on different ford vehicles. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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