alternator help
#1
alternator help
my stock alternator, almost 4 years old and 37,000 miles is dying. id like to get a replacement, but dont want to spend $350 for the PA alternator, nor do I want to buy another motorcraft, because I don't feel like replacing my alternator every 40k miles... does anyone have a good source to get a good 4.0 alternator? my system is pretty much the stock shaker 500, but i do have a vortech, and a couple of gauges which should not be drawing too much power.
this one looks good but im pretty sure ill need to upgrade to a 4 gauge power wire and have never heard of this website:
http://www.startersalternators.com/s...t/110404672303
this one looks good but im pretty sure ill need to upgrade to a 4 gauge power wire and have never heard of this website:
http://www.startersalternators.com/s...t/110404672303
#2
6th Gear Member
IMO, even a rebuilt alternator meeting the specs of the OE one is fine. I've replaced factory alternators in a few cars with rebuilt ones from Pep Boys or Autozone and they lasted just as long as the OE, if not longer. Even if they fail a bit earlier, you're still ahead money-wise.
#3
i bought this alternator, AP6.0 Ford Mustang High Output 200Amp Alternator 4.0L 2005-2006 This Premium High Output Alternator features a 200Amp Stator,New Original Motorcraft Regulator,High Performance Bearings, an underdrive pulley,and an HD Rectifier that features:- OE validated $160
ford got me for $89.95 to confirm the alternator was dead, and wanted $440 for alternator parts and labor, no thanks. i think i need to upgrade to a 4gauge wire but oh well, this will be the first alternator ive ever replaced after owning 8 other cars, all with many more miles.
ford got me for $89.95 to confirm the alternator was dead, and wanted $440 for alternator parts and labor, no thanks. i think i need to upgrade to a 4gauge wire but oh well, this will be the first alternator ive ever replaced after owning 8 other cars, all with many more miles.
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