bakerjd

Invest in a Haynes manual...It'll help you out more than you'd think

tx_zstang

You have a 6-rib clutch pulley on the stock alternator. It's there to prevent belt chirp during shifts on some cars. You don't have to have it; if you look at all of us who've 'upgraded' their alternators, very few are using the clutch.

McDirty

I second that as one of the easiest repairs. My wife needed a new one when she was driving a 99 gt years ago. Her father would have done it but was recovering from a hernia operation at the time. With his direction she was able to do it. She must have done a good job since it never gave her problems again. She can do this but claims to be unable to change a tire or wiper blades.

gburke1

Whoa, randomly checked out the forum and see one of my threads from forever ago resurrected!

Well I will tell you the cheapest place to get an alternator. eBay. I managed to pick one up for $50 on there and it had a 1 year warranty. Still hasn't crapped out. The price may vary though... I was lucky to find mine at that price.

Here is one for $104.87 shipped (there was a cheaper used one but would not recommend a used alternator unless it had the warranty like mine):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mustang-GT-2...item53e65a223c

orangepegs

I found a 240 amp alternator with a year warranty on ebay, but does it benefit me to have the extra amps? My mustang gt is all stock with the shaker 500. Only aftermarket stuff are the valve caps on my tires, and I don't think that warrants additional amps... does it hurt me to have the extra amps?

gburke1

Not sure to be honest

Curls&Horses

Hey guys, first time poster. Last night, while I was driving the car wanted to practically shut off and my radio/lights/fogs shut completely off. Was able to get it home, and tried jumping it, and as soon as I let it run for a good 30 mins and shut the car off, it wouldn't turn back on. Gonna buy a new battery today-I know I should get a batt that gives 500-600 cold cranking power, but my local auto store has one that gives off 650, that'll be fine right? Keep in mind, I have a stock '06 convert GT. Thanks =]

Rubicon

http://youtu.be/3cVIqnkscYU

seanathan

I'm having the same issue. I recently replaced my Alternator and both cam shaft positioning sensors. One thing I haven't noticed here, or I missed it, is to always "unplug" your car battery before removing or installing an Alternator

Goldenpony

I changed the alternator in my '06 GT. I went with the PA Performance alternator with the PA performance wire upgrade. It didn't have the clutch, and I haven't noticed any difference, no belt chirping or anything like that. It is a little more than one from a parts store, but it is a bit stronger, and has a lifetime warranty.