I saw that Advance (Discount) Auto Parts has a 150 amp high output alternator for the 87TC as an OEM replacement from powermaster. Anyone know if this requires the same mods to the bracket as a 3G upgrade?
Should I just go for the 3G and do the mod, or is it the same item that just bolts on like stock?
Is it a one wire alt? If so, stay away.
------------------
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 21 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 04 Taurus Duratec (wifes car)
Yeah stay away from the one wire alts.You'll end up cooking the battery since there isn't really any voltage sensing.Get a good 3G alt from pa-performance.com
Does running a gel cell make one bit of difference?
------------------
___________________
87TC: K&N, Bullet Exhaust - IHI
Quote:Originally posted by 87turbotbirdmatt:
Does running a gel cell make one bit of difference?
No. One wire alts regulate alternator out voltage only, not electrical system voltage, and the 2 can be different depending on system load, resistance in connections, etc. Not to mention that they dont start to charge on a fresh start until they hit the excitation RPM, which can be fairly high, depending on pulley sizes, ratios.
------------------
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 21 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 04 Taurus Duratec (wifes car)
Thanks for the input. I'll go with the 3G alternator.
------------------
___________________
87TC: K&N, Bullet Exhaust - IHI