Which alternator?

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Which alternator?

February 01, 2006, 04:56:46 PM

I'm doing a swap '83 V6 T-Bird to a '89 5.0 H.O. V6 alt won't bolt up and V8 alt has different wiring. Do I need a '83/'84 V8 alt and bracket, or is there some way to convert to an internal voltage regulator, and use the '89 mounting bracket and alt? V6 is a 60amp alternator, V8 is 75amp. Thanks, Fred

Which alternator?

Reply #1 – February 01, 2006, 05:06:36 PM

You can use the v-8 alternator for the correct year and should have no issues whatsoever.

Thanks

Reply #2 – February 01, 2006, 10:32:49 PM

I think I got the answer I needed! Fred

Which alternator?

Reply #3 – February 01, 2006, 11:10:18 PM

A better option is to use a 3-G (order one for a '95 5.0 Mustang) and change the wiring - it's a simple change (do a search on this forum for "3G" and you'll find plenty of info) and you end up with a much more powerful alternator (130 amp)