Alternator swap...not GM - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

manimal · 04-12-2011, 01:19 PM

I will probably get crap for this, but I have done SEVERAL of these alternator swaps and am VERY impressed.
I am using a Ford 3G alternator from a mid 90's Taurus.It's called a 3g. It puts out 95a @ idle! It's rated for 130a max. The wiring is very easy. It's internally cooled and internally regulated. I am also installing a ford starter solenoid. Here are some pics and diagrams.

tucsonjwt · 04-12-2011, 02:39 PM

I went with a 140 amp GM alternator from a place called (Quick Start, I think) and also had a Ford solenoid setup installed. I was trying to overcome the "heat soak" hard start when hot condition in my 83 C20 big block. Seems to have helped.

Pop's C-10 · 04-12-2011, 02:49 PM

No crap from me..it's always good to have options...more pics & info

manimal · 04-14-2011, 10:03 AM

Wow, I thought this would get more attention. I guess I will have to do a write up.

**hatzie** · 04-14-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by manimal

Wow, I thought this would get more attention. I guess I will have to do a write up.

Crossbreeding electrical systems can work when you're limited to parts on hand. I used a Hitiachi from a wrecked `84 Subaru on my 1981 Rabbit Diesel.

The Delco AD230 and AD244 from the 90s GM trucks are another good option to boost your amps.

04-12-2011, 01:19 PM	#1
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Alternator swap...not GM I will probably get crap for this, but I have done SEVERAL of these alternator swaps and am VERY impressed. I am using a Ford 3G alternator from a mid 90's Taurus.It's called a 3g. It puts out 95a @ idle! It's rated for 130a max. The wiring is very easy. It's internally cooled and internally regulated. I am also installing a ford starter solenoid. Here are some pics and diagrams. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

04-12-2011, 02:39 PM	#2
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,191	Re: Alternator swap...not GM I went with a 140 amp GM alternator from a place called (Quick Start, I think) and also had a Ford solenoid setup installed. I was trying to overcome the "heat soak" hard start when hot condition in my 83 C20 big block. Seems to have helped.

04-12-2011, 02:49 PM	#3
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Alternator swap...not GM No crap from me..it's always good to have options...more pics & info __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

04-14-2011, 10:03 AM	#4
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Alternator swap...not GM Wow, I thought this would get more attention. I guess I will have to do a write up. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT



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