3rd Gen Alternator on an FC

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08-09-02, 11:43 AM

cblake3

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3rd Gen Alternator on an FC

Who has swapped out their 87-88 alternator for a 3rd gen alternator?
What kind of mods needed to be made to get it to fit and plug in?
Anyone notice a difference?

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08-09-02, 11:52 AM

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http://brfoundation.com/RX-7/alternator2.htm

explains everything

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If anything on my page is unclear, wrong or just plain stupid, I'd appreciate the input.

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Re: 3rd Gen Alternator on an FC

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Originally posted by cblake3
Anyone notice a difference?

My experience is that by adding an additional 14 amp load, the 70 amp series 4 alternator cannot keep up.

The 80 amp series 5 can, barely.

The series 6 100 amp alternator is rules.

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