Gm Cs144 (140 Amp) Alternator Swap On 3.0
06-19-2007, 04:39 PM
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Gm Cs144 (140 Amp) Alternator Swap On 3.0
alright i was trying to figure out wut to do after my batterie was dying constantly,and its a good new one (770 cold crankin amp) spiral grid,
cause of my electric fan getting about 30 amps constantly when engine is hot.
solution by GANOID!! i found is thread about a cs144 alternator swap here it is:
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I had the 100 amp mobi-arc alternator upgrade and it lasted about a year. It never really had much usable output at idle either. My latest attempt at cheap power is a GM CS144 out of a 97 Caddy Eldorado rated at 140 amps (over 100 of which are available at idle). The only modification I made to the alternator was to remove the screw's on the case and rotate the back 180* for better access to the wires. This thing is a beast compared to the Toyota or even the modified Toyota alternators. I have had no problems keeping up with my warn 9k winch running only 1 red top optima. Total cost with no core was only like $130 at auto-zone with a lifetime warranty.
It fits with very little modifications and a 2" longer belt.
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cause of my electric fan getting about 30 amps constantly when engine is hot.
solution by GANOID!! i found is thread about a cs144 alternator swap here it is:
ORIGINALY POSTED BY GANOID
ORIGINALY POSTED BY GANOID
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I had the 100 amp mobi-arc alternator upgrade and it lasted about a year. It never really had much usable output at idle either. My latest attempt at cheap power is a GM CS144 out of a 97 Caddy Eldorado rated at 140 amps (over 100 of which are available at idle). The only modification I made to the alternator was to remove the screw's on the case and rotate the back 180* for better access to the wires. This thing is a beast compared to the Toyota or even the modified Toyota alternators. I have had no problems keeping up with my warn 9k winch running only 1 red top optima. Total cost with no core was only like $130 at auto-zone with a lifetime warranty.
It fits with very little modifications and a 2" longer belt.
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06-19-2007, 04:41 PM
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but theres a small bug here i found out : why the hell is there 4 wires in gm pigtail wire and 3 connection on toyota one???
witch wire to dump?
how to know?
thats the GM pigtail wire:
witch wire to dump?
how to know?
thats the GM pigtail wire:
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06-19-2007, 08:42 PM
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You may be able to find your wiring answer here: http://www.nwreg.com/products/Adapte.../Fr_AHMain.htm
If that doesn't work, here's the long way to it: http://www.nwreg.com/products/. Select 'Adapter Harnesses' (by-pass your pop-up blocker if necessary),
Keep us posted on how this works out!
If that doesn't work, here's the long way to it: http://www.nwreg.com/products/. Select 'Adapter Harnesses' (by-pass your pop-up blocker if necessary),
Keep us posted on how this works out!
06-20-2007, 05:46 AM
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the cs144 is 234 can dollars at local savaria auto part. without core return.
im trying to figure out where i can get that pig tail wire. once i found it ill get the alternator for sure!!
im trying to figure out where i can get that pig tail wire. once i found it ill get the alternator for sure!!
06-20-2007, 06:17 PM
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alright haha,i got pigtail wire and i got some good news ladies,it only as 3 wires ,how ? dont ask its pretty wierd,i got it from savaria too.
(little update here):its needs some lower bracket extention!!,plus washers on bolt,and he was right about the longer belt ,but else than that its flawless!!.
(little update here):its needs some lower bracket extention!!,plus washers on bolt,and he was right about the longer belt ,but else than that its flawless!!.
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08-21-2007, 07:33 PM
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as for how it performs ,well i cant really comment on that cause ive just did the wire upgrade and had no time to make an custom braket.but since i did the wire upgrade i did not had any problems anymore with my system!
so untill i get auxilary lights,or winch,the cs-144 sits in my house waiting to be unleashed! but as soon as i get it together ill pop some pics.
so untill i get auxilary lights,or winch,the cs-144 sits in my house waiting to be unleashed! but as soon as i get it together ill pop some pics.
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08-21-2007, 07:35 PM
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and dont worry ive tryed to put it in,it fits just need to take off the flat intake connection,off to put it in cause its BIG,.then you put it back after.
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i just put in an aluminum be cool rad with elect fan yup the fan runs a lot when in traffic sure enough it drains the battery !!! i need to ditch the toyota alt and get one of these gm 140 amp dogs what do you do about the 3 pin plug on the toyo alt???
did it just bolt right in ??
did it just bolt right in ??
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well today i put the same gm altenator in my v6 not easy i had to cut the adjustment bracket weld in a piece to make it 3" longer i had a adapter plug to make the stock plug adapt to the toyota harness , but it was worth it thing puts out some juice took me about 5 hours
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