Hey guys, I figured out the noise coming from my engine is my alt. I took the blower belt off and turned all the pulleys by hand and sure enough it was the alternator. I was wondering what alternator you guys have been having the best luck with and also if I should stick with the stock size pulley for it? Car is mostly stock, just has a 2.76 upper on it. Thanks.
Alternator Recommendation For My 04
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I'm on my 2nd year with my Aluminator 130a. Everything else was garbage. Stocker lasted 80k, that's why I run Ford. I have a spare new one in the box if you're interested.
Ford Racing 130A with a 3.5" pulley for the win. Yes on a stock lower.
Nations or Billet-Tech. There are only a few of these out being ran but they are the best IMO. If you are limited by funds try the Ford Racing unit.
You can't get the FRPP version any more unless you find a shop with leftover stock. Some on eBay for $275, but here is a NOS Ford unit:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?1014437-FS-Ford-OEM-alternator-NOS
Well I bought the NOS Ford alt from jrgoffin. Have any of you had any charging issues with the 3.5 pulley on the stock alt? I dont have any aftermaket electrical accessoires and don't really plan on it other than a wide band and possibly an aftermarket HU.
No issues with mine, and I have a blower fan to cool it also. 14 to 14.2 volts at idle. Incidentally, I think you can still get the FRPP alt. from at least Summit or Jegs.
Summit: no. Jegs: still listed at $305, but chances are the site hasn't been updated and they are unavailable.
I'm glad I bought two :beer:
... And they both came from Summit Racing, BTW ..
This has been my experience too. So now I have a lifetime warranty unit and don't worry about paying for replacements anymore.
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