Nismo280zEd Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 After countless times of my radio going on and off, my headlights dimming, and the wipers coming to a stop I couldn't take it anymore. Then... my alternator went out. Took me about 5 hrs to get this puppy done but it sure is worth it. I installed a 1995 Maxima Alternator into my 1978 280z 2+2. Evidently there is a difference between the SOHC and the DOHC alternators on the maxima.. i took the single which is rated for 125amp i believe. (max load on the tag said 178amps) Was 145$ plus a 110$ core charge. Installation is rather easy for a custom modification. Prolly the hardest part is switching pullies, but after finding out how to do that it was rather simple. You do have to use a spacer on the shaft in order for the V-belt pully to not rub on the housing. I used some Bronze bushings and hollowed them out to fit. After that you have to modify the tensioner, which i did using about a 5" long piece of anlge iron. Another baracade you have to over come are the bolt holes. Evidently the OEM alternator for the 280z uses a smaller 10mm dia bolt and the Maxima alternator uses a larger 12mm bolt. I simply used some pipe ferings over the OEM bolts.. they fit rather nice, no play. Then just wire her up! Lights are brighter.. i can crank my system up till my ears pop, and run every electronic device in the car at the same time w/ no problem. If anybody is interested i have some pictures i took. Let me know, -Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguy678us Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Send me the pics and tell it all brother don't hold nuttin' back!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 It's a good swap I did the same thing about 3 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo280zEd Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 OK... i uploaded my pics in my personal gallery... so i'm hoping these show up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo280zEd Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Cool it worked... if you need more pics let me know.. i took those last night when i finally got done. -Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 would this piece work in place of your steel piece? http://shop.zcarcreations.com/display.asp?sku=9&rP=searching,cat@Dress%2DUp,cR@default Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 That's what I got. 125amp rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 I used the stock mouting equipment and everthing bolted up fine. How come you couldn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo280zEd Posted November 20, 2003 Author Share Posted November 20, 2003 the mounting location for the stock braket was too far to the side of the altenator... it woudln't have kept tension properly so i made that piece to ensure proper tension. -Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 Cool it worked... if you need more pics let me know.. i took those last night when i finally got done.-Ed Hows about the part # off that bad azz dude. thankz joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo280zEd Posted November 21, 2003 Author Share Posted November 21, 2003 It's sitting in the garage right now... i'll look and see if there is a number stamped on it... otherwise I bought it at autozone for a 95 nissan maxima... there are two models i believe i bought the one with the most amperage rating. I believe the DOHC model has the more powerful one. -Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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