Couple Of Things

[Mallow706 10+ year member]

I've been thinking about a couple of things this week. Besides the fact I haven't been on here in forever, my system has been performing extremely well (still the one in my sig). However, I can't say the same for my electrical system. I've gone through three alternators in the past year and a half. The first one I bought was just a routine replacement, and I had to buy a new battery at that time also. Well, about every 6-7 months afterwards, the alternators fry. It would seem like they'd just go out at once. Like one time I was listening to some Disturbed songs, and when I was on the way home, my battery light came on. Then this last time I had been listening to some rap and it did the same thing. My normal music is classic rock and classic metal. Not having any problems this time, but I did crank my system up for a fool that thought he could compete with me at a red light the other night and my lights dimmed. I have a free life-time replacement on the alternators, so I don't give a rat's foot, in that regard, but I still am tired of switching alternators out all the time.

So, here is what I'd like to know. I can't find a high-output alternator for the 3.8L Mustangs, only the V8s, GTs, etc have them that I have seen. Can I still use one of those in mine? And if I can, I guess I'd get a heavy duty battery to go along with it. And of course, this big 3 thing. What kind of shops would do that, is another thing I'd like to know. I don't know how to do it myself, and none of my friends have ever heard of it. I'm a total n00b when it comes to the car electrical system. I'd be afraid I'd screw everything up.

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[wesl56 10+ year member]

i think you're using a 6g alternator... thats what came stock on my car (02 mustang 3.8), but i converted it to use a 3g alternator... uses the same bracket, just needs a new connector... i did it because the 3gs are wayy cheaper, and are available in higher amps

there are some HO 6g alts out there, but the biggest one is probably only 180-200 amps and is gonna be pricy... however 3gs are much more commonly avail and are cheaper

about finding a shop to do the big 3... probably any legit place that builds custom stereos or any legit place that does electrical systems repair should be able to do it... of course they may not know what you're talking about when you say "big 3" you're gonna have to explain to them that you need your batt-chassis, block-chasis, and alt-batt wiring upgraded

 

[wesl56 10+ year member]

btw where are you getting your alternators from that keep shitting?