xSMOKEx 47 Posted July 31, 2015 hey guys just discovered this morning my alternator has finally crapped it self , i had a quick browse through existing threads and couldn't find the answers i was really looking for.im curious as to what would be the best bang for the buck alternator i could get my hands on and fit with out to much mucking around , looking for a higher amps as my battery has been relocated to the boot , pretty sure the alternator i have atm was only 55amp's and that was having troubles just keeping the battery charged with just head lights on and holley red fuel pump running , though this could of been from the alternator being also crapped out .i dont have $200+ to throw at a new unit atm so was thinking if theres an alternator from a x series that would bolt straight in with higher amps could go get one 2nd hand and put it in for the time being .btw car is a 79 te cortina with XE 250 crossflow conversion from 81 might even be a XDEdit = maybe one of you guys in brissy have one laying around and could help a brotha out ? got cash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJDB 103 Posted July 31, 2015 I fitted a 85 amp vn I think v6( the one with a v belt pulley) and only had to space the bottom bracket and wire it slightly different. Really easy mod. 1 xSMOKEx reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted August 1, 2015 85amp efi alt.A new bosch unit costs more but is a safer bet.I got a non bosch unit and it shit the reg in 10mins of driving. The replacement bosch reg made the total the same amount as a new bosch unit would have been outright. 1 xSMOKEx reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broken-wheel 659 Posted August 2, 2015 so the EF/AU units fit ok? I do want to use the PK belt 1 xSMOKEx reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
