Which alternator???

Notched90

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Alright I did a search but still dont know. I wanna get rid of my old weak alt and go with something thats gonna compliment all the new MSD ignition stuff I just put on. There's a huge jump in price between 100 and 130-140 amp alts, so I dont know is it worth it for a 140? I got my eye on this one , but it says its the 2g style case, which is and old design from what I hear. any help would be appreciated

 

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I'm not sure, but I'm about to replace my alt too and im curious also. Not meaning to hijack your thread but would you happen to know what the differance is between the 2g and 3g alt design?

 

HISSIN50

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The 3G is a better design IMHO.

I would do no less than 130 amps. Do it once and do it right - some folks have done 95 or 100 ampers only to need to upgrade later. IT all requires a wiring upgrade anyhow.

Just MHO. Good luck.

 

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what does the wiring upgrade intail? ( again not meaning to hijack the thread)

 

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jmd2914 said:

what does the wiring upgrade intail? ( again not meaning to hijack the thread)

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A search of Jrichker's alternator upgrade posts will reveal everything needed (including articles with pictures and text, the parts and a source). Simply put, you tap into the stock stator wire and run it to the new alt. And you run a new power cable in lieu of the stock dinky charge wires.

Very simple.

Good luck.

 

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i got my 3g conversion from altstart with instructions for $99...PB

 

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pb_paulie_b said:

i got my 3g conversion from altstart with instructions for $99...PB

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did that include the alternator? b/c my convo was much cheaper than that (w/o alt). all you need is the stator wire and the power wire. you paid a hundred bucks for that? or am i missing something and makeing an idiot of myself?

 

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you cant link directly to the part on summit because it doesnt work for some reason. you have to tell us the part number.

 

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Summit part # SUM-810303 2g style....but only 100 amps

 

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fox racer said:

did that include the alternator? b/c my convo was much cheaper than that (w/o alt). all you need is the stator wire and the power wire. you paid a hundred bucks for that? or am i missing something and makeing an idiot of myself?

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yes a new 130 amp alternator was included...PB

 

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pb_paulie_b said:

yes a new 130 amp alternator was included...PB

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o then wow thats a pretty good deal. see? i knew i was making an idiot of myself lol

 

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I got the 140 amp from powermaster, 1 wire hookup. $189.99..real easy they have chrome and powder coated Black.

 

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i also got the 1 wire power master
EAZY hookup