 manual vs automatic alternator |
 Jul 9, 2013 - 11:15 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 8, '13 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (50%)  |
Hey guys,
First post here (I think!). I'm replacing my alternator in my 98 Celica GT manual trans. Do I need to buy an alternator specific to a manual transmission or are they interchangeable. I've read mixed things (not Celica specific though) online so I figured I'd come right to the source. Thanks! |
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Jul 9, 2013 - 11:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '04 From Charlotte, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Mounting wise they are the exact same; the only difference between the two is the Automatic alternator has a higher output than the manual. Since you're putting it a manual, either one you get will work so buy the cheapest of the two.
-------------------- Has no more Celicas
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Jul 9, 2013 - 11:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 8, '13 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (50%) |
QUOTE (Keiri @ Jul 9, 2013 - 11:52 AM)  Mounting wise they are the exact same; the only difference between the two is the Automatic alternator has a higher output than the manual. Since you're putting it a manual, either one you get will work so buy the cheapest of the two. thanks! I was about to come back in here and reply that I called Toyota and he said the same thing. Since I'm already ordering one of those custom built 160 amp alternators it shouldn't matter. |
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Jul 10, 2013 - 8:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Manual - 70 amps, automatic - 80 amps.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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