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Topic: one wire alternator
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A66auto
Journeyman Posts: 41
From: Sacramento,CA
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 10-05-2006 07:17 PM
 
I know this topic has been talked about a lot, but I need more specific help. I want to upgrade to a one wire alternator because the one I have now is bad and I would rather get a one wire alt. I have a after market stereo and plan on putting an amp in to run one woofer and a HEI ignition. How many amp alternator should I get and what one? I don't need chrome or anything like that, I just want something that will fit. I can look at the summit and jegs pages, but I need to know what one will bolt into my car like year and model I should order for.
ThanksAlex
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A66auto
Journeyman Posts: 41
From: Sacramento,CA
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 10-05-2006 08:20 PM
I saw this one at Summitt:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=PWM%2D8%2D47100&view=32&N=700+400345+4294880793+4294908331+0
but it is not for the V belt setup I have. Am I supposed to switch the pullies out my self or am I looking in the wrong place?
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Dreamcometrue
Gearhead Posts: 903
From: New-Brunswick,Canada
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 10-05-2006 09:14 PM
Hi Alex.
You could use a GM alternator. GM alts have an integrated voltage regulator so the one on your car can be removed. Check with a reputable repair shop. They will steer you in the right direction.
Good luck, Rino
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 10-05-2006 09:46 PM
Doesn't Powermaster make a 1 wire alternator??? If you're going to have a stereo amp, I would go with a minimum off 100 amp, maybe even go with a 130, but you gotta hope these old wires can carry the load. JMO
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A66auto
Journeyman Posts: 41
From: Sacramento,CA
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 10-05-2006 10:48 PM
Thanks for the replies, what i am looking for is what other people have used.. like 95-99 s-10 v-6 or 81-89 blazer... something like that that I know will bolt up
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SlowFord
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: So. Cal
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-05-2006 11:05 PM
Both Summit and Jegs sell one wire alternators for Fords that use a V-belt pulley. Here is the one I used on my 1963 Ranchero (orginally a 260 V8 but I swapped a 302 in it).
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D810302&N=700+4294925143+4294839060+4294880793+4294908331+4294924702+4294908395+115&autoview=sku
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 10-05-2006 11:06 PM
Just a shot, but try a search on HEI distributors or one wire alternators even, see what you can find. I've found some very interesting stuff doing a search, so ya never know.------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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A66auto
Journeyman Posts: 41
From: Sacramento,CA
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 10-05-2006 11:40 PM
Sweet Thanks!!!!
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-06-2006 02:39 AM
I have a power master 140 amp unit. I've never run short of juice using it. ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT!
My Pics 13.563 @ 108.64
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joesgt281
Journeyman Posts: 47
From: Katy, TX
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 10-06-2006 09:24 AM
I have a Ford 3G alt from a 95 Taurus, 130 Amp. Not all 3G's drop right in, but alot of them do.
Here's a pic on my car:
 My alt was pulled from a junkyard car and had the serpentine pulley. I swapped on the dual V-pulley seen in the pic. It can be sourced here:
http://fordfuelinjection.com/?p=67 In fact, that site has everything you need to swap in a 3G (you sure don't want no danged Cheby parts on your Ford!!). [This message has been edited by joesgt281 (edited 10-06-2006).]
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my65
Journeyman Posts: 99
From: Dearborn
Registered: May 2004
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posted 10-08-2006 01:47 AM
I use a 100amp proform alternator. All new internals gm style with internal reg (about $90 from summit). I bought a spacer and cut to fit. Use a 8 gauge wire straight to the battery. Powermaster is good too but you'll pay nearly double.
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CraigStephens
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: Atlanta Area
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-08-2006 10:22 AM
I use a 14o amp powermaster single wire on a 351W in a 68 GT Convert. It bolted right in. You can call powermaster and they will tell you exactly which one to purchase for your belt setup.Good Luck!
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