 Alternator Swap, Swap'in old for new Alt. |
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 Nov 20 2009, 05:14 PM
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New Member  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 20-November 09 Member No.: 6,106  |
Ok, I'm new to the forum (hi all) I've got the same low current at idle as most do and I"ve been thinking of doing the alternator swap. I know that the alt gage will need to be bypassed with all of the options.....I've got an LA and RB engines with PS and A/C. And I'd like to do the easy way with a complete bolt in option for both.
From what I've read there are 3 option: 1.GM alternator swap, most say to fab your own brackets but there is someone that list a direct bolt in, one wire hookup....does anyone know what alternator it is? (off of what car) (2nd least liked idea) 2. Another post on a different site the guy claimed that a Denso from a '89 360 pickup will bolt in.. external regulator just higer amps at idle and up, comes with 2 groove pulley......has anyone tried this???? 3 Toyota alternator kit from mancini and others offers a complete bolt in kit.....1 groove pulley, no p/s, no a/c ......least liked optiion. What's been done out there? |
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Nov 23 2009, 07:56 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 10-March 08 From: New Jersey Member No.: 3,069 |
Welcome.. Sorry, I don't have any advice on the alt swap (my stock one always worked fine).. I remember at least one person here mentioning the GM alt swap, hopefully they'll chime in with some tips for you. Good luck with your project.
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Nov 23 2009, 09:02 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 20-November 09 Member No.: 6,106 |
QUOTE (moparman1972 @ Nov 23 2009, 06:56 PM)  Welcome.. Sorry, I don't have any advice on the alt swap (my stock one always worked fine).. I remember at least one person here mentioning the GM alt swap, hopefully they'll chime in with some tips for you. Good luck with your project. Thanks for the welcomeing! Go to: http://www.autotraderclassics.com/articles...articleId=42225 and scroll to the bottom and they talk about it.................and then go to their site and they speak nothing about the GM swap. |
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 Nov 30 2009, 10:37 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Administrators Posts: 1,881 Joined: 13-October 06 From: ST.Lazare Quebec Canada Member No.: 197 |
You can find a very small v groove pulley diameter and have the alternator built up to 110amps,this will spin faster at idle and make more amps if its needed.Mrmopartech
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