Zmanj87 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Just curious I know the popular option is the 60AMP but atlanticZ says you can use whatever model from the 280zx. I found a cheap 70AMP from a 83 280zx Turbo thought I just get that one and would be one less part away from a l28et swap Would there be any issues I would run into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Austin Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The first and most important is that you need to alter the wiring to external voltage regulator located behind the fusible links. That will be required for almost all possible alternator swap/upgrades. Note that the 70A turbo alternator is like bigfoot, many parts store clerks will claim they have it in stock, but the test sheet in the box will tell you it is a 60A unit. You are far better off searching this forum for better swaps that do not have to cost huge money- Early 90s Maxima, 88-91 Dodge Monaco are physical bolt-on units that need pulley swaps and connector wiring. If 90A to 120A won't meet you needs then you can look into modifying the lower mount and installing the larger Delco CS series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanj87 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks for the reply so when you say alter the wiring is just the cables that need to be changed. Just follow this guide http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/alternatorswap/index.html ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Austin Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 That guide is a great place to start reading. It covers the steps to convert to an internally regulated alternator, and the purpose of the connectors on the alternator so you can correctly wire up any alternator regardless of the type/shape of the plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanj87 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Okay so I finally got a hold of a 60 amp from an 83 280zx... tho I have a question.. my altenator on the car didn't have a condenser hooked on to it.. now the one I got from the yard had the plugs attached to it plus the condenser ... so from reading what job it does it just collects the energy field that the alt makes so it doesn't mess with the radio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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