AleksS30 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'm in the process of doing the 280zx alternator upgrade using the special connector MSA sells. I was trying to source a 280zx alternator and I'm not sure which one I need or if they are indeed the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 IIRC the turbo model was 70amp while the NA was 60amp. That could be a myth though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 IIRC the turbo model was 70amp while the NA was 60amp. That could be a myth though. Not a myth, I did a turbo alt. Swap. Please say this again? Special connector? You got ripped sorry to tell you. All you need to do is splice 2 wires from the external voltage regulator and your finished. Plug in, bolt on. Get the turbo alternator it gives you more power. Fixed issues I was having with under power for my lights and stereo. I was having a cut off issue where the horn would turn off the radio and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AleksS30 Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Thanks for the input. I've searched about this swap and have read many times about guys using this plug and play connector so I decided to go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) Error... Edited December 24, 2010 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) Be careful that you actually get a 70 amp, looks like the auto parts store have simplified to 60 amps for everything. Here's a link to O'Reilly's listing for an 83 Turbo and they show 60 amps, with compatibility to other non-turbo cars - http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Alternator/01468/C0330.oap?year=1983&make=Nissan&model=280ZX&vi=1209406&keyword=alternator The "special connector" just jumps the wires that need jumping, plus comes with the diode installed correctly to prevent the engine from running when the key is turned off. If you're upgrading a 240 (280s don't need the diode). Pretty convenient and clean looking, not too expensive, plus it's reversible if you've got a classic. Doesn't really look like a rip. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/12-4067 Edited December 24, 2010 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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