 Alternator Swaps Anyone??? |
 Apr 16, 2011 - 1:13 PM
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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! |
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May 31, 2011 - 7:27 PM
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OUr stock alternator won't be able to charge that battery and the capacitor at the same time, efficiently. the capicator steals power purges it for the bass and starts stealing faster than your actual battery charges. it may be ok if you don't always play your bass to let it charge though. I had to get a 2nd optima because of it and removed my cap.
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rkelly_83543 Alternator Swaps Anyone??? Apr 16, 2011 - 1:13 PM
bmj67 Easy swap since you have a manual is to get the gt... Apr 18, 2011 - 4:51 PM Driver A higher output alternator is good for just replen... Apr 18, 2011 - 5:10 PM stephen_lee I was looking into the cs144 but never did it Apr 24, 2011 - 3:31 AM stephen_lee I was looking into the cs144 but never did it Apr 24, 2011 - 3:38 AM soulshadow Have you tried the huge capacitors for stereo syst... Apr 25, 2011 - 10:31 AM rkelly_83543 I am not looking to do caps because I do not want ... Apr 30, 2011 - 6:06 PM celica-s I was told that the RAV4 alternator are good upgra... May 30, 2011 - 3:25 AM delusionz 1 or 2 Farad Cap will have u covered for a 1000W s... May 30, 2011 - 4:09 PM mgnt232 if you had the ST i would sell you my mechman HO a... May 31, 2011 - 11:31 PM trdproven stick with the big 3 and HO Alt
http://www.6gc.ne... Jun 1, 2011 - 12:43 AM d3ath2009 if you know somebody thats good with rebuilding al... Jun 1, 2011 - 3:23 PM
delusionz The idea of a cap is to take excess power from the... Jun 1, 2011 - 7:40 PM |
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