Is there other alternator options other than FD's for our FC's?

I know a FD alt will go in with a few mods, but what about other MAZDA Alt's or even from another company? Im thinking of looking around a junckyard and comparing, but before I do so...was wondering if anyone has something other than the FC or FD alt.

 

I am working on a single-wire GM conversion. The size of the older 100-150amp GM alternators is only slightly larger than the OEM. The distance between the two bolt holes is under 1" larger.

I think with a custom bracket for adjusting the tension, I am going to be able to bolt on a 120amp GM single-wire without problems.

I will keep you posted and may sell the kits in the future

 

which alternator are you talking about? 10SI? CS130? CS144? im using an older style conversion of the 10/12SI housings its the same as the FC alternator in that its about 1/2" longer and the bracket is about 3/8" shorter than the FC's and uses the same wiring. im probably going to bump it up to a 160amp alternator or 130amp

 

Why go beyond a FD Alternator? Are you looking for more than 100amps In your setup?

If you are Interested, I can set you up. I am selling drop Ins for our cars (and have been for awhile).

 

I will get the GM number off the alternator tonight when I am in the shop.

The only reason I am considering doing this is because of my heavy power draw from my stereo. Plus, I have an old GM alternator laying around.....so why not rebuild it for the same price as an FD or maybe less with my discount at the local parts store.

100+ amp for the same price as a 100amp FD alt.

 

Dude, I had NO idea you were still selling them!!! Are you selling the connector by chance?

 

Basically... an altenator is an altenator... if its got a two wire connector and a post it will most likely work.. but you have to make sure that its the right amperage, an internal voltage regulator and change the connector over on the wiring harness.

ZKeller is using some 200 amp MONSTER GM altenator on this car.. he had to fab up a shim so that the belt was alligned, and mod the bracket a bit... but all that took less than 1/2 an hour!!!!!! If my FD alt goes, I'm getting the same one he has. (but it was like 200+ bucks as well)

 

hey capn, the setup you have, what work do you have to do to get it in?



The reason Im not going with the FD alt is its only 10 more amps over the S5 and usually cost about $100. I want to be cost effective and get more for my buck. So if I can get a GM alt that is bolt-in or near bolt-in...thats my pick.

 

I'm still saving for Silverrotor's conversion

 

so far its going to be a complete drop in maybe adding a shim so the bolt doesnt have play, its the same wire set up too. And right now i dont have a price yet but for lower amper its prolly going to be closer to like $115 but right now im just paying out of pocket for the upgrades, like new rotor and stator and the rest of the alternator should handle the ampers.

and you can make ANY alternator work with ANY setup its not that hard

 

J-Rat, yes I am still selling them. Additional (paid for advertising) Info can be found here:

http://64.9.213.132/rx7club.com/foru...d.php?t=363910

PM me your address and I'll send you a Harness Plug for free.

It's not only 10 more amps, It's double that to be exact. "You get what you pay for" Is a true adage with what you purchase with me. The testimonies prevail. Besides, you will have to go through sourcing out a Pulley to make It fit and finding a Harness Plug aswell - both of these I provide In my Kits.

Check out West Tex RX-7's FC. He Is running 5 amps total that are putting out approximately 2000 watts rms! He Is doing this with a FD Alternator I sold him.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/315099/1

Anyway, enough of my persuasion. Good Luck!

 

does any one know if a T2 alternator will work on my N/A?

 

PM sent..

 

in same series, alternators are identical T2 and NA