So my alternator took a dump today. And I may just buy a new one, but Ive seen bits and pieces about this taurus alternator swap? Is that simple and or better???

 

Remember to let us know what you are working on. You could probably make this work for all gens, but the specifics (spacers, wiring, pulley, etc.) will be different.

 

I'm going to assume he's talking about an FC.

Simple, no... Better, YES.

There is definitely modification that needs to be done to the Taurus alternator itself. I actually got away with not extending the alternator bracket and was able yo use the same stock belt, too... It was because I found a pulley the same size as the stock alternator pulley. I did NOT use the 150A circuit breaker, as I was told it was not necessary. The chassis ground is also unecessary. The alternator is grounded by its mounting points.

I modified the alternator according to this thread in the archive:
130A Ford Taurus Alternator Swap

I wired the alternator according to a diagram similar to this...




If you're looking for an alternator with no modification, you can take your alternator to a local shop that specializes in high output alternators. They would be able to rebuild your stock alternator to put out a higher amperage.

 

Its a 88 n/a gxl. Sorry for confusion. And im going to check out some threads on this. Thanks guys