Mindspin311

Other than the FD alternator where can I get a more powerful alternator for my s5 TII? Im looking for atleast 90amps.

EJayCe996

Its in the stickies at the top of the forum https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/fd-alternator-kits-fitted-fcs-now-sell%2Alast-date-purchase-sept-1-%2A-397719/
Its probably the best way to go since its tried and tested and should be the most problem free solution.

88t2romad

who doyou not want an fd alt?? i have one and i love it.

Mindspin311

Didnt say i dont want one, Id just like to know my options.

88t2romad

id just go with an alt from the fd then. Silverrotor is very reputable. Nice product also.

Icemark

FD or a new S5 alt... pretty much your only choices unless you want to go with a custom alt.

91mazdarx7

the only options i know of is to get a custom alternator or FD alt by the way since we are on the topic of alternators does anyone know if HIGGI is going to make any more FD alt pullies for fc's i want one but i want it in red but he only has silver

nyc_scorpio

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car audio places make custom ones, but very expensive. i say go with silver rotor and get a FD one.

tri_tam

i throught our alternator was mitshubitshi made.
http://www.4alterstart.com/pages/sto...putalternators
this item look like the s5 unit. exc the pully

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http://www.forparts.com/boshighoutputalt.htm

you were looking for more option right?

staticguitar313

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what preparations to the electrical ssytem should be made with a more powerful alt. like the FD model? i dont want **** frying. and i'm going to need it for electric fan/stereo uses.

Mindspin311

Im sure the electrical system will be fine, it will just run better cause its stronger. Cant wait to get a yellow top, FD alt and reground everything.

hIGGI

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Yes, there will be more of them if there will be more demand for them.

91mazdarx7

how long do you think it will be if a demand is made for them all i need is a new pulley and i can install my FD alt in my FC

hIGGI

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summer is slow for business, nobody has money, nobody is buying.....so i am not in rush

Needa13b

Will this work? I thought I read somewhere that there is a clearance issue with this combination. (I think it was MazdaTrix, it's the white one that's about $220)

silverrotor

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All this Is covered In my thread In have In the 2nd Gen Parts Fourm.

I posted a link to this In my thread as well. I'm not sure If this bar was covered but with all the other common Strut Bars available there Is no clearance Issues.

I hope this helps.

silverrotor

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Needa13b, here Is the link. Unfortunately, this bar was not covered In the thread. Let us know If you learn of anything.

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/strut-tower-bar-clearances-263755/

Mindspin311

Silverrotor, the FD alts are a direct swap on the FC right, just swith everything?

ddub

Like stated, FD is your best bet unless you get a custom built one. I had one built for my old SUV that had some crazy audio setup, wasn't really that expensive actually if you send yours in as a core. They were able to rebuild it to the specs I desired, pretty simple, but you'll be without an alt for a while if you send yours in as a core.

Mindspin311

Yea, FD seems the way to go. Hopefully after a few more paychecks Ill be able to save up enough to get one. Cant wait to be able to put up both windows at once and not strain the car.

silverrotor

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Umm, yes.

I provide all the hardware making this a complete kit. All that Is needed on your part Is a nut, bolt, washer combo to pass through the ear of the FD Alternator and Tension Bracket. It Isn't threaded whereas all FC's are.

Oh man, I remember those days. When I used to do this I'd actually hear my Idle lose about a hundred rpms until I let go of the switch.

Tournapart

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what are the direct benefits of an FD alt?

Mindspin311

Stronger electrical system. Headlights wont dim, easier to roll down windows, add extre electrical accesories. A stronger electrical system will also give you a better running engine.

91mazdarx7

basically everything that was said above

Needa13b

Thanks for the link silverroter. I was reading the thread and I couldn't find what exactly the clearance issue would be for my instance, if there was one. Is the alternator too wide, tall, long or mounted wierd? What is the dimension and placement difference between an S4 and a FD?