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87redgt
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Can I use a stock replacement altenator that says its for an automatic? I have a 5 speed. The automatics are rated at 75 amps and the manuals are rated at 65 and the automatics are $5 cheaper, extra amps for cheaper sounds good to me.
Posts: 231 | From: Richmond | Registered: May 2009
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DARKNIGHT
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i think you should just do a 3g alternator upgrade if you do not want to do that than yes you can use an automatic one in a 5 speed
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Posts: 423 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Sep 2005
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87redgt
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I would love to do the 3g upgrade, but I cant see spending over $200 for one.
Posts: 231 | From: Richmond | Registered: May 2009
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stangin'
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Originally posted by 87redgt:
I would love to do the 3g upgrade, but I cant see spending over $200 for one.
$185-$30 core = $155 from autozone with lifetime warranty. you won't ever have to pay for another one again. ask for a '95 alternator and just bring in your fox unit. they never ask and if they do just tell them your upgrading it. i did it this way twice and they never gave me any problems.
Posts: 2993 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Oct 2001
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87redgt
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$185-$30 core = $155 from autozone with lifetime warranty. you won't ever have to pay for another one again. ask for a '95 alternator and just bring in your fox unit. they never ask and if they do just tell them your upgrading it. i did it this way twice and they never gave me any problems. [/QB]
Will everything bolt right up? What about the wiring?
[ November 29, 2009, 01:44 AM: Message edited by: 87redgt ]
Posts: 231 | From: Richmond | Registered: May 2009
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96232
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Don't you have to clearance one of the mounting brackets to install the 3G or am I incorrect
Posts: 118 | From: Pine Grove | Registered: Aug 2009
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stangin'
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read this: 3g install
there's a little bit of grinding which is real simple. you can do it with a file, but it'll just take you a lot longer.
you can always go to the junk yard to save some money to find one.
Here is a partial list of vehicles that came with a 3G alternator:
- 94-95 Mustang V8
- 94-98 V6's
- Other cars with the 3.8L motor in it. 5.0L cougars with the 94-95 style motor and others.
- There are a lot of cars with the 3g alt that will fit. Late 90's is when Ford switched to the 4G alternator.
- Mid 90s Taurus and escort. Says 130A on the back etched into it.
- 93-96 Taurus 3.0 V-6 (non SHO)
- 94-96 Mustang 3.8 V-6
- 94-95 Mustang 5.0
- 94-96 Thunderbird 3.8 V-6 (non SC)
- 95-96 Windstar 3.0 V-6 (most are 3.8's)
- 93-96 E/F series Trucks/Vans 4.9 L6*
- 96 Sable 3.0 V-6
- 94-96 Cougar 3.8 V-6
[ November 29, 2009, 02:02 AM: Message edited by: stangin' ]
Posts: 2993 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Oct 2001
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