What alternator should I get to upgrade to 3G in my 89 5.0 ?
Fixed this from 5 to 3 G
What alternator should I get to upgrade to 3G in my 89 5.0 ?
Fixed this from 5 to 3 G
Last edited by Eastyorkstang; 03-06-2022 at 10:19 AM.
First I believe Ford jumped from the 4G to the 6G for some reason. I am not 100%, but I don't believe any of the 6G alternators will fit the standard 5.0 alternator bracket. The mounting locations are very different. With all the options available in aftermarket 3G alternators, I don't see any benefits in trying to reinvent the wheel and use a 6G. You can easily source anything from 100amp to 200amp output and there are several companies offering conversion kits with all the pigtails, wiring, and instructions. Good Luck!
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
I am running a 4G on my 79 with the stock chassis wiring. It's a mod motor though so it wouldn't fit a windsor style. But electrically it works perfect so far.
79 Zephyr, 4.6L 4v/4r70w swap, with team z front and rear suspension, 8.8 and upgraded brakes and coil overs. Running Holley Terminator X Max.
Duh, confused with all this talk about cell phones.
Looking to upgrade to 3G. Found out the 1995 Mustang 5.0 has the one but it the large case 130 amp. Want the smaller case 95 unit.
Last edited by Eastyorkstang; 03-06-2022 at 10:36 AM.
I got mine from PA Performance - https://www.paperformance.com/altern...ng/86-mustang/ .
They have a 130A 3G for $120, with an at idle output current of 80A (important for people that run big fans).
I got a 150A unit, with a silver powder coat. I have wet lands behind my house, and uncoated aluminum has a high tendency to "salt".
PA Performance also have top quality wire/fuse kits. I also used their wire/fuse kit.
Good Luck!
I have used PA Performance for two of my Foxes. High quality and easy fit to the Foxes. Well worth the $$.
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
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