Alternator Goin Out... Time For 3G Conversion? Info On Good Upgrade

Iwannagofast · December 5th, 2007, 12:03 AM

So my alternator started goin out tonight....its only running a lil over 12 volts.
I tested by disconnecting the battery while it was running and it died

I have heard of some guys doing a 3g conversion.....what does this mean and what all do i have to buy.....I know stangzilla said hes running a 3g with like 130 watts and has underdrive pulleys and still has full charging so if you read this stangzilla could you hook me up with a link.

Any suggestions

Stangzilla · December 5th, 2007, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by Iwannagofast

So my alternator started goin out tonight....its only running a lil over 12 volts.
I tested by disconnecting the battery while it was running and it died

I have heard of some guys doing a 3g conversion.....what does this mean and what all do i have to buy.....I know stangzilla said hes running a 3g with like 130 watts and has underdrive pulleys and still has full charging so if you read this stangzilla could you hook me up with a link.

Any suggestions

Yes I do have a 3G alt. And its 130 amp not watts..lol Anyway its an easy conversion. its just a matter of cutting the old plug off splicing in the new one and mounting the alt. I got mine of a company on Ebay. It has a lifetime warranty and it works great.. Here is the guy I got mine from. Good dude quick response.. Recommend..
eBay Store - Eagle Auto Electric: Ford , Lincoln , Mercury:

sneezingfox · December 5th, 2007, 01:42 AM

Don't get a powermaster! I have a 140a from them and have had nothing but problems, partly because I bought it through Advance Auto... crooked bishes...

78mach1 · December 5th, 2007, 01:53 AM

hey stangzilla, what exactly does this do?...and what are all the advantages?

JONJON · December 5th, 2007, 01:57 AM

sorry to here that I bought a power master from a local speed shop and it works fine for me.It is also the 140amp but we will see in the long wrong what mines does.

tmoss · December 5th, 2007, 10:28 AM

My Powermaster lasted about 2 years. Decide to get a lifetime unit from O'Reilly's since you have to mail charges to get the new Powermaster. I can pick up the new O'Rielly's any day of the week in 5 minutes.

whitefox89 · December 5th, 2007, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Iwannagofast

So my alternator started goin out tonight....its only running a lil over 12 volts.
I tested by disconnecting the battery while it was running and it died

I have heard of some guys doing a 3g conversion.....what does this mean and what all do i have to buy.....I know stangzilla said hes running a 3g with like 130 watts and has underdrive pulleys and still has full charging so if you read this stangzilla could you hook me up with a link.

Any suggestions

why not just get it rebuilt? you have any extra accesorys??

Iwannagofast · December 5th, 2007, 04:06 PM

eBay Motors: FORD MUSTANG 1-WIRE 3G HD ALTERNATOR 65-1996 150 AMP (item 360001146905 end time Dec-07-07 07:03:07 PST)

this is just like the one i bought.....do i still need to get the conversion harness peice

Stangzilla · December 5th, 2007, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by Iwannagofast

eBay Motors: FORD MUSTANG 1-WIRE 3G HD ALTERNATOR 65-1996 150 AMP (item 360001146905 end time Dec-07-07 07:03:07 PST)

this is just like the one i bought.....do i still need to get the conversion harness peice

it tells you how to hook it up in the link that you furnished. Read through it..

Stangzilla · December 5th, 2007, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by whitefox89

why not just get it rebuilt? you have any extra accesorys??

Because the stock Mustang alt is as close to shit as you can get.. Not worth it. The last thing you want is to have something like a nitrous solenoid or something important to not work.. They are what like 60 amps or something crappy like that...

Iwannagofast · December 5th, 2007, 10:51 PM

ok guys....thanx

Iwannagofast · December 8th, 2007, 07:53 PM

sorry to bring this back up guys......i just got my alternator and went out to put it in and it doesnt fit just right....the alternator makes contact with part of the bracket before the top bolt lines up......also im not familiar with the one wire design.....do i just have to hook the one battery cable to the battery and thats it or do i need some sort of ground

89LX347 · December 8th, 2007, 07:57 PM

just get one off the 94 95 its 130 amps

Iwannagofast · December 8th, 2007, 08:00 PM

i already bought this one and it was about 130 bucks after shipping......i dont wanna try and find/buy another one

Stangzilla · December 8th, 2007, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Iwannagofast

sorry to bring this back up guys......i just got my alternator and went out to put it in and it doesnt fit just right....the alternator makes contact with part of the bracket before the top bolt lines up......also im not familiar with the one wire design.....do i just have to hook the one battery cable to the battery and thats it or do i need some sort of ground

I have an aftermarket alt bracket kit and I had to grind it a bit. Took me about 10min just by doin alittle at a time.. As far as the wire goes mine came with a plug that I had to install so I dont know. If I were to guess is that the alt is mounted to the chassis so it is already grounded. Did you buy it from the Eagle Electric guy? If so give him a call I had a question for him and he called right back and was very helpful. I would buy from him again..

Iwannagofast · December 8th, 2007, 08:04 PM

yeah i sent him a message on ebay...waiting for the reply.....i dont think the grinding should be much of a problem.....ill try and give him a call....thanx stangzilla

tmoss · December 8th, 2007, 08:04 PM

you have to cut a small section of the bralekt off to get it to fit.........eveyone does.

vfast · December 8th, 2007, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Iwannagofast

So my alternator started goin out tonight....its only running a lil over 12 volts.
I tested by disconnecting the battery while it was running and it died

I have heard of some guys doing a 3g conversion.....what does this mean and what all do i have to buy.....I know stangzilla said hes running a 3g with like 130 watts and has underdrive pulleys and still has full charging so if you read this stangzilla could you hook me up with a link.

Any suggestions

what are you thinking you can't test them like the old days dummie

Stangzilla · December 8th, 2007, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by vfast

what are you thinking you can't test them like the old days dummie

Actually if I disconnect the battery on my 93 it stays running. I know some cars you cant but mine works without the battery hooked up..

Stangzilla · December 8th, 2007, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by tmoss

you have to cut a small section of the bralekt off to get it to fit.........eveyone does.

Said that 2 posts up, but thanks for the repeat..

December 5th, 2007, 12:03 AM	#1
Iwannagofast Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 Mustang GT havent gone since gears Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,929 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alternator Goin Out... Time For 3G Conversion? Info On Good Upgrade So my alternator started goin out tonight....its only running a lil over 12 volts. I tested by disconnecting the battery while it was running and it died I have heard of some guys doing a 3g conversion.....what does this mean and what all do i have to buy.....I know stangzilla said hes running a 3g with like 130 watts and has underdrive pulleys and still has full charging so if you read this stangzilla could you hook me up with a link. Any suggestions

December 5th, 2007, 01:57 AM	#5
JONJON Regular 1988 Ford Mustang GT 8.372@82.8 1/8mile w/1.825 60' Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 357 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry to here that I bought a power master from a local speed shop and it works fine for me.It is also the 140amp but we will see in the long wrong what mines does. __________________ I never thought I would own a mustang!!!

December 5th, 2007, 10:28 AM	#6
tmoss Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Louis, Mo Posts: 382 iTrader: 0 reviews	My Powermaster lasted about 2 years. Decide to get a lifetime unit from O'Reilly's since you have to mail charges to get the new Powermaster. I can pick up the new O'Rielly's any day of the week in 5 minutes. __________________ 88 GT Vert 5spd, 3:73 gears, Explorer intake/65mm TB, Explorer Ps, Manley race 1.85/1.55 valves, 1.7/1.6 stud rockers, stock cam +4 degrees, MAC Jet-Hot coated shorties. 277RWHP/330RWTQ www.fastlanecars.com http://tmossporting.0catch.com/

December 8th, 2007, 08:04 PM	#17
tmoss Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Louis, Mo Posts: 382 iTrader: 0 reviews	you have to cut a small section of the bralekt off to get it to fit.........eveyone does. __________________ 88 GT Vert 5spd, 3:73 gears, Explorer intake/65mm TB, Explorer Ps, Manley race 1.85/1.55 valves, 1.7/1.6 stud rockers, stock cam +4 degrees, MAC Jet-Hot coated shorties. 277RWHP/330RWTQ www.fastlanecars.com http://tmossporting.0catch.com/

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Iwannagofast Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 Mustang GT havent gone since gears Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,929 iTrader: 0 reviews	eBay Motors: FORD MUSTANG 1-WIRE 3G HD ALTERNATOR 65-1996 150 AMP (item 360001146905 end time Dec-07-07 07:03:07 PST) this is just like the one i bought.....do i still need to get the conversion harness peice

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Iwannagofast Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 Mustang GT havent gone since gears Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,929 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok guys....thanx

December 8th, 2007, 07:53 PM	#12
Iwannagofast Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 Mustang GT havent gone since gears Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,929 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry to bring this back up guys......i just got my alternator and went out to put it in and it doesnt fit just right....the alternator makes contact with part of the bracket before the top bolt lines up......also im not familiar with the one wire design.....do i just have to hook the one battery cable to the battery and thats it or do i need some sort of ground

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89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	just get one off the 94 95 its 130 amps

December 8th, 2007, 08:00 PM	#14
Iwannagofast Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 Mustang GT havent gone since gears Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,929 iTrader: 0 reviews	i already bought this one and it was about 130 bucks after shipping......i dont wanna try and find/buy another one

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