To the 2.3 guys, this is intended for a 5.0 car but the process is largely the same, actually easier. The 3g alt will fit where your 2g or 1g alt is mounted at. You’ll definitely need to grind/clearance your existing power steering/alternator bracket like they show on the 5.0 bracket in the video.
I've done this upgrade to my 87 convertible. It's not that hard. Even the notching of the old bracket wasn't too bad. It was the 130 amp alternator and aside from the 4 gauge wire coming loose one time and not charging I haven't had much problems with it. I did upgrade to a new radiator and electric fans and it wasn't working with all the acc. on. I did do that big three ground straps from the alt to the body the battery to the engine and the engine to the firewall and that cleared any bottle necks. It's charging and cooling like a champ right now. I haven't had it stuck in traffic in 100 f days yet. But I will know more later and maybe fans that move more air will be the answer. Right now I think the power system is ready for it.
This might be a stupid question - but is it possible for me to add another alternator with my stock alternator in a 2009 V6 mustang? I bought a high output alternator for the audio system - do you think I have enough space for another alternator or enough space for a bigger bracket to hold both alternators - or do you think I should just change my stock out and put the high output alternator in alone?
It took a few minutes to modify my alternator bracket it made a big difference my car idles a lot better I upgrade the distributor and coil with MSD I know it was pulling more amps 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 after the distributor was installed the car would stall out while idling the problems gone now I can feel a little bit better acceleration when I get into it
thats a great money maker right there. instead of modifying the old alt bracket, which takes 5 minutes and reuses the factory tensioner and bolt, buy a complete kit. the labor and time it takes to modify a factory alt bracket on the vehicle is far far less than the labor and time of swapping alt brackets.
A previous owner did the alternator upgrade on my ‘93, but did not do the wiring upgrade? I’m dealing with dimming lights and low charging issues. This winter, that problem will be taken care of. ✌️
Hey there. This kit will fit with Vortech applications. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us with the link below and we'll be more than happy to assist you! lmr.com/contact
Actually it will also fit your 2.3, i just did the 130 amp conversion on my 91’ with a 2.3 turbo i swapped in. I reused my original 2.3 power steering bracket and had to grind away some aluminum but not much to make the 3g alternator fit. Now I’ve got plenty of power with all the fans and lights running. You’ll need less wiring since your alternator is closer to your battery than a 5.0 Mustang. Is. It’s really just as easy, if not easier to do than this video shows.
Hi Christopher, we actually have an article explaining why you should go with a 200 amp over the 130. I'll include the link below. This is for the 94-95 Mustang, but it explains why the upgrade is worth it: lmr.com/products/how-to-install-sve-200-amp-alternator-94-95-mustang
Hi Scooby, we have all of the separate parts and components linked below for you to check out: lmr.com/products/79-93-Mustang-Alternators-Components#5249
No, this alternator will not work on 79-85 Models unfortunately. Check the link below to see all of our 130 amp alternators for 79-85! lmr.com/products/79-93-Mustang-Alternators-Components#20417
@mustangru1900 it will work the only difference is one is externally regulated the other is internally regulated I’ve taken internally regulated alternators off of an 03 v6 wired them up like they was on the v6 on my 79 and they worked fine.
@@frederickhairston3823 Sounds like you have a parasitic draw somewhere. With the negative battery cable disconnected, connect a DVOM (multi-meter) in series between the negative battery terminal and the negative battery cable. Pull each fuse and check the multi-meter to see if there was a change. -Landan
i put a 130a on my 90 f 250 with a 5.8. i had to change the alt pulley to a smaller one because the crank pulley on the truck was much larger. anyway it should physically fit.
To the 2.3 guys, this is intended for a 5.0 car but the process is largely the same, actually easier. The 3g alt will fit where your 2g or 1g alt is mounted at. You’ll definitely need to grind/clearance your existing power steering/alternator bracket like they show on the 5.0 bracket in the video.
I've done this upgrade to my 87 convertible. It's not that hard. Even the notching of the old bracket wasn't too bad. It was the 130 amp alternator and aside from the 4 gauge wire coming loose one time and not charging I haven't had much problems with it. I did upgrade to a new radiator and electric fans and it wasn't working with all the acc. on. I did do that big three ground straps from the alt to the body the battery to the engine and the engine to the firewall and that cleared any bottle necks. It's charging and cooling like a champ right now. I haven't had it stuck in traffic in 100 f days yet. But I will know more later and maybe fans that move more air will be the answer. Right now I think the power system is ready for it.
This might be a stupid question - but is it possible for me to add another alternator with my stock alternator in a 2009 V6 mustang? I bought a high output alternator for the audio system - do you think I have enough space for another alternator or enough space for a bigger bracket to hold both alternators - or do you think I should just change my stock out and put the high output alternator in alone?
It took a few minutes to modify my alternator bracket it made a big difference my car idles a lot better I upgrade the distributor and coil with MSD I know it was pulling more amps 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 after the distributor was installed the car would stall out while idling the problems gone now I can feel a little bit better acceleration when I get into it
thats a great money maker right there. instead of modifying the old alt bracket, which takes 5 minutes and reuses the factory tensioner and bolt, buy a complete kit.
the labor and time it takes to modify a factory alt bracket on the vehicle is far far less than the labor and time of swapping alt brackets.
You don’t understand how little some people know. They just want a bolt in kit.
@@alandominguez3839 with all the info about putting a 3g alt on a fox body out there, people would be crazy to buy this.
Ive seen those brackets break, so having a source for a new OEM+ item is great regardless.
@@Elmer_RedEagle which brackets break?
@@angry408w7 is the info bad?
A previous owner did the alternator upgrade on my ‘93, but did not do the wiring upgrade?
I’m dealing with dimming lights and low charging issues.
This winter, that problem will be taken care of. ✌️
Is it necessary to reuse the black and orange factory wires? Can I not just snip those off and run only the new 4 gauge power wire?
Hi Johnny, you can snip the factory wires, we just recommend keeping and reusing them.
If I already have the 130amp 3G upgrade, would all I have to do is bolt this one in? I have all the wires done etc....
You should be good to go! Just double check your work and make sure everything fits when you decide to upgrade!
I want this complete kit, will all the components in the video work with my Vortech V3Si HO kit?
Hey there. This kit will fit with Vortech applications. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us with the link below and we'll be more than happy to assist you! lmr.com/contact
Will this fit a 90 2.3L
Hi Daniel,
This kit will only fit 1986-1993 5.0L & 5.8L Mustangs.
Actually it will also fit your 2.3, i just did the 130 amp conversion on my 91’ with a 2.3 turbo i swapped in. I reused my original 2.3 power steering bracket and had to grind away some aluminum but not much to make the 3g alternator fit. Now I’ve got plenty of power with all the fans and lights running.
You’ll need less wiring since your alternator is closer to your battery than a 5.0 Mustang. Is.
It’s really just as easy, if not easier to do than this video shows.
Would this be too much for a stock 89 with just an electric fan upgrade
No, you should be fine with the electric fan upgrade!
What’s the difference in the 200 amp and the 130 conversion?
Hi Christopher, we actually have an article explaining why you should go with a 200 amp over the 130. I'll include the link below. This is for the 94-95 Mustang, but it explains why the upgrade is worth it: lmr.com/products/how-to-install-sve-200-amp-alternator-94-95-mustang
Can i buy the alternator kit minus the alternator???
Hi Scooby, we have all of the separate parts and components linked below for you to check out: lmr.com/products/79-93-Mustang-Alternators-Components#5249
Will this work on my 1984 gt350 turbo 2.3????
No it will not. These alternators are designed to fit 86-93
Will this work on 85 and older models?
No, this alternator will not work on 79-85 Models unfortunately. Check the link below to see all of our 130 amp alternators for 79-85! lmr.com/products/79-93-Mustang-Alternators-Components#20417
@mustangru1900 it will work the only difference is one is externally regulated the other is internally regulated I’ve taken internally regulated alternators off of an 03 v6 wired them up like they was on the v6 on my 79 and they worked fine.
I don’t have a lift. I’m screwed.
The starter 4 gauge wire go bad will it drain alternator.
Are you saying that the 4ga power wire on your car has gone bad? It won't drain the alternator, but the battery won't charge. -Landan
The problem I'm having battery fully charged connect cables watch voltage count down.
@@frederickhairston3823 Sounds like you have a parasitic draw somewhere. With the negative battery cable disconnected, connect a DVOM (multi-meter) in series between the negative battery terminal and the negative battery cable. Pull each fuse and check the multi-meter to see if there was a change. -Landan
Does this work for 1995 F-150 5.0
This kit was designed and tested on the Fox Body. We have not tested it on a F-150
Was thinking same for 88 bronco
@@latemodelrestoration interested in this upgrade for my truck
i put a 130a on my 90 f 250 with a 5.8. i had to change the alt pulley to a smaller one because the crank pulley on the truck was much larger.
anyway it should physically fit.
Will this kit work in an 86 Crown Vic?
This kit was only designed and tested on the Fox Body. We have not tested it on a Crown Vic.
where is the link for the tensioner?
Here is the link for the tensioner and other tensioner components : lmr.com/products/79-93-Mustang-Belt-Tensioner-Components
Amen brother! Y waste the money?