I'm looking into replacing the alternator on my 88 GT. The car is is all stock with no added high drain electrical accessories, so I want to stick with the 75 amp alternator. My question is, are all remanufactured 75 amp Motorcraft alternators basically the same? I ask this because there is quite a price difference between the remanufactured units on LMR and Rock Auto.
https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-fo...discount-code-expires-january-15-2019.906470/What is the rockauto discount code?
What are the prices of each?I was just curious if there was a difference in the materials used to justify the substantial price difference.
If you were local, I would give you my original 2G for free.
I would only replace the 2G with another 2G if you never use the headlights or fog lights or the heat/defrost fan.
It was also known as the Ford Fire Starter because of the marginal design of the power connector which melted & caught fire.
There should have been a recall.
Upgrade to the 3G, it's almost plug n' play.
https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/resources/3g-alternator-fox-upgrade.18/
I bought a rebuilt alternator for my 1991 Merc wagon (5 L). It was not a good experience. Go new or with
an outfit that has a reputation for standing behind their product.
Can't remember what brand alternator. It was rebuilt by a small, one owner shop many years ago. I used to support local, small businesses, nowadays I only support those that have proven themselves to be reliable. I would go with Motorcraft, but make sure the retailer is going to replace it should there be a problem.What brand alternator was yours? I'm going with Motorcraft, hence my question if all Motorcraft alternators were created equal.
I am interested in the LMR alternator, their SVE line - it is actually supposed to be a new alternator, not remanufactured - and it puts out 130 amps where they claim the stock 99 Mustang six's alternator puts out 110 - I think my Motorcraft alternator (if that is what caused my car to die on the freeway) only lasted about 4 years, installed by the dealership in the area I broke down -I'm looking into replacing the alternator on my 88 GT. The car is is all stock with no added high drain electrical accessories, so I want to stick with the 75 amp alternator. My question is, are all remanufactured 75 amp Motorcraft alternators basically the same? I ask this because there is quite a price difference between the remanufactured units on LMR and Rock Auto.
I am reading very bad reviews about AutoZone's duragold "new" alternators - I don't care about a lifetime guarantee - I want the best quality part that will last as long as possible - I just had my 99 Mustang six drop dead on the hwy, at the Ford dealership now, last Motorcraft alternator installed by dealer only lasted about 4 years, I was considering having actual new alternator from SVE (LMR's brand) sent as fast as possible, but Ford said labor on 2 year warranty would not be honored if I had another part installed - I will be following reviews of SVE alternators though, if they are building new alternators with great quality parts - that would be awesome -And whats wrong with Oreilys or advanced? Life time guarantee.
Seriously, rockauto and lmr give stangnet members a discount. I've had good luck with all of them.
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