Aaron
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Twin Cities
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I went to car craft summer nationals, and spoke with a guy who has a performance shop not far from hear. We looked up a 130 amp alternator that bolts right in using all stock wiring, no modifications required (although I will be adding the extra heavy power wires). I got a chrome-plated one brand new for $200. This is good news for anyone who does not feel comfortable messing with changing wires around or grinding down on the bracket.
The brand (I think) is Tough Stuff, has a lifetime warrantee, and the part number IIRC is 7716.
Aaron
1987 TC:
T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header, TiAL 38mm Wastegate, SPEC Stage 3 Clutch/Aluminum Flywheel, 3" Stinger Elbow Exhaust dump, Gutted/Polished upper, ported lower, Walbro 255HP fuel pump, Kirban AFPR, ROH Snypers w/ M/T Drag Radials, Corbeau FX1 Seats, Large NPR, Forge RS BOV, 3G Alternator, MS, 75# injectors, EDIS
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2270259/1
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Ron J.
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Oct 2005
Parkville, MO
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The website for these alternators is http://www.tuffstuffperformance.com/
Ron
1988 Grey T/C Stocker, Original Owner. She's got 200,000 trouble free miles or at least nothing NATO didn't have answers for.
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TCx2
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Apr 2001
Sierra Vista, Arizona
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I went to the website.. but the 7716 is a 75 Amp alt and is listed as a direct replacement for the 2.3L Mustang.
If one wants 150 Amp it calls out a 7771 3G unit that looks like what everyone is adapting to fit into the car now.
So Aaron I am confused on the direct bolt-in 200 Amp that you are referencing. Can you get some more information on what you have? I'd be interested in doing this modification.
Thanks...
Kevin
TCx2
67 Green Ford Fairlane 428CJ 5spd
89 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
03 Mercury Marauder "Supercharged"
03 Ford Excursion(King of the SUVs)
04 Mustang Cobra - Screaming Yellow
10 Challenger R/T "Supercharged"
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Looks like the 7771 has two bolt holes on one side, one is offset a little. Maybe we use the offset hole and it gives the necessary clearance. I'm gonna watch to see how Aaron comes out because this could be just what I need. Don't need polished aluminum or chrome for my engine now but who knows. 
Chas K
Current setup - 88 T-bird, 5 speed, vacuum assist master cylinder, T3/T4 50 trim turbo from Bo-port, oil feed & return lines, 3” turbo down elbow, 3" to 2.5" dual exhaust and PiMPx from Stinger 255LPH fuel pump, CD, trip-minder, RR , K&N, 140 MPH speedo conversion (thanks Jeff K).
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Aaron
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Feb 2006
Twin Cities
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Well, we looked the alternator up on 2 separate occasions, and both times it came up with 7716 as a 130 amp alternator. You can upgrade to the 3G of course (the guy actually grabbed the 3G first), but I went with this one. I will call the company to double check and will report back. Assuming we are correct and this is the 130 amp alternator that I was told, this is a great option for anyone wanting to upgrade.
Aaron
1987 TC:
T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header, TiAL 38mm Wastegate, SPEC Stage 3 Clutch/Aluminum Flywheel, 3" Stinger Elbow Exhaust dump, Gutted/Polished upper, ported lower, Walbro 255HP fuel pump, Kirban AFPR, ROH Snypers w/ M/T Drag Radials, Corbeau FX1 Seats, Large NPR, Forge RS BOV, 3G Alternator, MS, 75# injectors, EDIS
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2270259/1
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TCx2
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Apr 2001
Sierra Vista, Arizona
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Aaron,
I hope you are correct and the website is wrong.
How much did they ask for that 7716?
Kevin
TCx2
67 Green Ford Fairlane 428CJ 5spd
89 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
03 Mercury Marauder "Supercharged"
03 Ford Excursion(King of the SUVs)
04 Mustang Cobra - Screaming Yellow
10 Challenger R/T "Supercharged"
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Aaron
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Feb 2006
Twin Cities
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I think it was $220, but I had a $10 off coupon.
Aaron
1987 TC:
T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header, TiAL 38mm Wastegate, SPEC Stage 3 Clutch/Aluminum Flywheel, 3" Stinger Elbow Exhaust dump, Gutted/Polished upper, ported lower, Walbro 255HP fuel pump, Kirban AFPR, ROH Snypers w/ M/T Drag Radials, Corbeau FX1 Seats, Large NPR, Forge RS BOV, 3G Alternator, MS, 75# injectors, EDIS
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2270259/1
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Aaron
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Feb 2006
Twin Cities
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OK, here's the deal. I called Tuff Stuff and spoke with a rep, and they informed me that the 7716 is a 100 Amp alternator, so there you have it.
Aaron
1987 TC:
T3/T4 Turbo, 40Bob Header, TiAL 38mm Wastegate, SPEC Stage 3 Clutch/Aluminum Flywheel, 3" Stinger Elbow Exhaust dump, Gutted/Polished upper, ported lower, Walbro 255HP fuel pump, Kirban AFPR, ROH Snypers w/ M/T Drag Radials, Corbeau FX1 Seats, Large NPR, Forge RS BOV, 3G Alternator, MS, 75# injectors, EDIS
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2270259/1
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TCx2
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Apr 2001
Sierra Vista, Arizona
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Aaron,
Thanks... did you tell them to fix their website?
LOL
Kevin
TCx2
67 Green Ford Fairlane 428CJ 5spd
89 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
03 Mercury Marauder "Supercharged"
03 Ford Excursion(King of the SUVs)
04 Mustang Cobra - Screaming Yellow
10 Challenger R/T "Supercharged"
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100 amps ought to be enough for me. Thanks Aaron.
Chas K
Current setup - 88 T-bird, 5 speed, vacuum assist master cylinder, T3/T4 50 trim turbo from Bo-port, oil feed & return lines, 3” turbo down elbow, 3" to 2.5" dual exhaust and PiMPx from Stinger 255LPH fuel pump, CD, trip-minder, RR , K&N, 140 MPH speedo conversion (thanks Jeff K).
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