Alternator Swaps Anyone??? Options

[rkelly_83543]

I want to do a high output alternator for my ’94 Celica GT. I have already done a ton of research before coming to this conclusion. Here is my issue…THERE FREEKIN’ EXPENSIVE!!! So after more research I discovered a couple of possible solutions that wouldn’t cost a boat load of money. The problem? I can’t find any information of whether or not anyone has ever done this with our car.

Option #1 140 Amps
Swap a GM CS144 alternator into the car and modify the mounting to make it fit. Also, I would have to modify the wiring of course to make it work. This bad boy is big though and I am worried about the clearance behind the alternator as there is not much room between the alternator and the heat shield for the headers (stock config).

Option #2 120 Amps
Try an alternator from a Lexus (since Toyota make would probably do better). I have no idea if this would fit or even if the plugs are different. I was considering maybe an alternator from a ’94 Lexus SC400.

With both of these options, I don’t want to end up staring at a battery light on my dash. I was to make everything mesh with the electrical system as best as possible. Even though I’m from Idaho doesn’t mean that I was my car to look like it!
So what do you guys think? Is it possible to do without a bunch of mods? I live in a condo so I am not able to weld or fab anything.
Thanks for your input!

[soulshadow]

Have you tried the huge capacitors for stereo systems? Its got the same concept even if you don't have an amp. At high demends the cap will discharge for your power needs and when your not using them it will charge again like a battery. It won't drain your battery like a mofo since it holds charge.

This post has been edited by soulshadow: Apr 25, 2011 - 10:33 AM