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high output alternator question #836569 09/17/07 07:20 PM
Joined: Oct 2006
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IceBlueT Offline OP
Mudrunner
my alternator is starting to take a dive on me...so i was thinking about replacing it with a high output unit. i cant seem to find any through my searches across the internet, so i was wondering what ya'll suggest for a good alternator would be? and if you have found a high output alternator that will fit a 1990 pickup with a 3.0, please, let me know where ya got it. thanks!


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'98 'Yota t-100. 3.4, 5 sp. 4x4, 2 in. Toytec with BFG A/T 265/70R16s
Re: high output alternator question [Re: IceBlueT] #836570 09/17/07 07:39 PM
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Red_Chili Offline
Toyota Section Staffer
You searched and didn't find anything? Try Fleabay? I got interesting hits on the first Google page.


-Bill
'87 4Runner w/ '96 5VZ-FE, 'Red Chili II'
'97 Taco XtraCab 3RZ-FE, 'BlackBean'
TLCA # 13257, Rising Sun 4x4 Club Land Use Coordinator
"He who stops being better stops being good." -Oliver Cromwell
Re: high output alternator question [Re: IceBlueT] #836571 09/17/07 08:37 PM
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OOP'S Offline
Roll Me Over
Here is a write up I did on putting a 160 amp Powermaster alternator on a 3.0 V-6.


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=458156&highlight=OOP%27S


David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA

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Re: high output alternator question [Re: OOP'S] #836572 09/17/07 08:55 PM
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IceBlueT Offline OP
Mudrunner
havent had a chance to try fleabay yet, but will do. how much did the powermaster cost you, and where did you find it?


formerly 277000_yota
Old enough to know better, but still to damn arrogant to care...
]www.cardomain.com/ride/2614269
'90 'Yota 4X4 (10/31/05-09/10/08 R.I.P)
'98 'Yota t-100. 3.4, 5 sp. 4x4, 2 in. Toytec with BFG A/T 265/70R16s
Re: high output alternator question [Re: IceBlueT] #836573 09/17/07 09:06 PM
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4Crawler Offline
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how much did the powermaster cost you, and where did you find it?


Read the thread posted above, it has that information.

Re: high output alternator question [Re: 4Crawler] #836574 09/17/07 10:03 PM
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IceBlueT Offline OP
Mudrunner
just tried ebay. found a 170 amp for $220 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />. thanks for the suggestion. now all i have to do is try to find the money on a college student budget... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />


formerly 277000_yota
Old enough to know better, but still to damn arrogant to care...
]www.cardomain.com/ride/2614269
'90 'Yota 4X4 (10/31/05-09/10/08 R.I.P)
'98 'Yota t-100. 3.4, 5 sp. 4x4, 2 in. Toytec with BFG A/T 265/70R16s
Re: high output alternator question [Re: IceBlueT] #836575 09/17/07 10:22 PM
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4Crawler Offline
Web Wheeler
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Might just be worn brushes in yours, a lot less expensive to repair than replace:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/alternator_brushes/

Re: high output alternator question [Re: IceBlueT] #836576 09/17/07 10:57 PM
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RatLabGuy Offline
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just tried ebay. found a 170 amp for $220 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />. thanks for the suggestion. now all i have to do is try to find the money on a college student budget... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />


Sell some blood, or participate in a research study. That's how I paid for extra toys in college...


With 200+ Billion electrical parts, the world most complicated machine is inside your own skull.

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Re: high output alternator question [Re: IceBlueT] #836577 09/18/07 03:13 PM
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Albin Offline
Need a Spot
140 amps for $140 ('05 $), writeup is for an '85 4runner with a 22RE, but may give you some help on instaling it in your '90.

Good luck.

Al

http://www.rocketcityrockcrawlers.c...ner%20Alternator%20Upgrade%20Project.pdf


KI4Dxx
?85 Toy 4Runner: 35x12.50 BFG MTs, manual, Kenwood 2M, 140 amp alt, 26 gal aux fuel tank
'06 F-350 SRW 6.0 PSD XLT 4x4, manual, Yaesu 2m, 140 amp alt, 90 gal aux fuel tank, Air Ride air bags
Re: high output alternator question [Re: Albin] #836578 09/18/07 03:20 PM
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Red_Chili Offline
Toyota Section Staffer
I just found a high output 130 amp alternator for your truck on fleabay for $89 (that's the 'Buy it Now' price, even).

You really do need to do your own searches.
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-Bill
'87 4Runner w/ '96 5VZ-FE, 'Red Chili II'
'97 Taco XtraCab 3RZ-FE, 'BlackBean'
TLCA # 13257, Rising Sun 4x4 Club Land Use Coordinator
"He who stops being better stops being good." -Oliver Cromwell

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