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Old 09-22-2009, 01:49 PM
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Hey so I am looking to get a new alternator and I need some input. I have the stock alternator now and it works just not with my underdrive pulleys. SO Taking the pulleys off is not an option..and I am running a pretty serious stereo so its all real hard on the stock alt. so I got in touch with PA Performance and I have 3 options, 95 amp @ $209, 130 amp @ $239 and 200 amp @ $329, and those prices are for a powdercoated alternator the case being blue and the center being chrome plated. SO is the 200 alt worth the money?
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Old 09-22-2009, 03:05 PM
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get a 130 amp for a Tbird from Autozone, stock look, high performance, internal cooling as opposed to the Fox's external.
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Old 09-22-2009, 05:29 PM
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Ryan, I run a 130 on mine. Works well. Unless you want pretty, get a j/y unit for 40 bucks and be done. I have one for when I have to send my PA unit in for repair. (4 times)

I'm guessing that's what you called me about?
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Old 09-22-2009, 06:23 PM
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I just got one for a 95 mustang and used it works great
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Old 09-22-2009, 09:41 PM
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yea but what alternator goes on without any mods? I am up for any options, but would really like to install and go without too much hassel. 4 times?? dang at least it has a lifetime warranty! no i had called for another issue which i am still trying to wrap my head around.
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Old 09-22-2009, 09:52 PM
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id be interested in more options as well
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Old 09-22-2009, 10:13 PM
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i got a 150 amp 3g from eagleautoelectric in northridge calif on e-bay about 1 year ago and have had no problems. it was listed as new then... now they advertise remanufactured for $107.00 including shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ford-Mustang-5-0...d=p3286.c0.m14
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Old 09-23-2009, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by wildsurfer92
yea but what alternator goes on without any mods? I am up for any options, but would really like to install and go without too much hassel. 4 times?? dang at least it has a lifetime warranty! no i had called for another issue which i am still trying to wrap my head around.
If I remember right all I had to do was grind the alternator bracket some to make mine if fit and I think I changed the hot wire to it don't know if I had to but I did it cuz the extra amp load, regulator wire plugged right in. it was very easy to do. I also believe it was 130 amp.
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Ryan, it's really easy to do. If you want me to help ya let me know.
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