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    4g upgrade info? I can't find any threads

    I wanted to find info on using a 4g alternator in the 89 and i tried a few searches without sucess. Has this been discussed and I just can not get the hang of the search? Anyway any info would be appreciated.

    Also kind of related, does the large case 100amp 2g decide to start fires like the standard 2g?

    Jay
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    The upgrade is using a 3g.
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      #3
      I don't believe any of the 4G alternators exist in a case style that bolts to our engines. They're actually not really any different to hook up than a 3g, but if it doesn't bolt to the motor its not going to help you.


      No, the 100 amp isn't inclined to start fires. Idle output isn't so great and they are expensive to replace but they don't light things up.
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      I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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        #4
        I was looking for an alternative to the 3g. I think I will look into the 100amp 2g. I will start with studying the wireing diagrams. I guess the connectors must be diffrent than the standard 2g. Does anyone know off-hand?
        03 Marauder DPB, HS, 6disk, Organizer Mods> LED's in & Out, M&Z rear control arms, Oil deflector, U-Haul Trans Pan, Blue Fuzzy Dice
        02 SL500 Silver Arrow
        08 TC Signature Limited, HID's Mods>06 Mustang Bullet Rims 235/55-17 Z rated BFG G-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus, Addco 1" rear Sway, Posi Carrier, Compustar Remote Start, floor liners, trunk organizer, Two part Sun Visors, B&M Trans drain Plug, Winter=05 Mustang GT rims, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R-2 235/55-17
        12 Escape Limited V6 AWD, 225/65R17 Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Winter 235/70-16 Conti Viking Contact7 Mods>Beamtech LED headlight bulbs, Husky floor liners

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          #5
          the 100 amp requires different brackets, and an external voltage regulator. The connectors aren't remotely the same as the 2g. Unless you have it on hand, I wouldn't bother with it.
          86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
          5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

          91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

          1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

          Originally posted by phayzer5
          I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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            #6
            with a 100 amp 1g you're downgrading and need to run all new wires. 3g just need to run a charge wire to battery...

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              #7
              Why do you want an alternative to the 3G? It's like the perfect easy direct bolt on upgrade. Easy to wire, easy to install, and works really well.


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