Gm Cs144 (140 Amp) Alternator Swap On 3.0

Chief_Yota · 06-19-2007, 05:39 PM

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:

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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Chief_Yota · 06-19-2007, 05:41 PM

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:

Chief_Yota · 06-19-2007, 05:42 PM

thats the alternator in toyota 3.0,nocite the 3 plug conector..

mtnfreak · 06-19-2007, 09:42 PM

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!

Chief_Yota · 06-20-2007, 06:46 AM

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!!

Chief_Yota · 06-20-2007, 07:17 PM

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!!.

Chief_Yota · 08-21-2007, 08:33 PM

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.

Chief_Yota · 08-21-2007, 08:35 PM

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.

06-19-2007, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chief_Yota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal baby Posts: 437	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: __________________ ------------------------------------- If it's not broken, it hasn't been modified enough. pickup 91 3.slo,along with "the money draining mod" PROJECT SAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION MY SAS BUILDUP AND MUCH MORE FONKY STUFF,check it out!! http://www.yotatech.com/f116/yet-ano...s-pics-155676/ Last edited by Chief_Yota; 06-19-2007 at 05:45 PM.

06-19-2007, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chief_Yota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal baby Posts: 437	thats the alternator in toyota 3.0,nocite the 3 plug conector.. __________________ ------------------------------------- If it's not broken, it hasn't been modified enough. pickup 91 3.slo,along with "the money draining mod" PROJECT SAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION MY SAS BUILDUP AND MUCH MORE FONKY STUFF,check it out!! http://www.yotatech.com/f116/yet-ano...s-pics-155676/ Last edited by Chief_Yota; 06-20-2007 at 06:47 AM.

06-19-2007, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
mtnfreak Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: People's Republic of Boulder Posts: 830	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! __________________ 89 4Runner, V6, Auto, Some stuff's stock, some's not.

06-20-2007, 06:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chief_Yota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal baby Posts: 437	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!! __________________ ------------------------------------- If it's not broken, it hasn't been modified enough. pickup 91 3.slo,along with "the money draining mod" PROJECT SAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION MY SAS BUILDUP AND MUCH MORE FONKY STUFF,check it out!! http://www.yotatech.com/f116/yet-ano...s-pics-155676/

06-20-2007, 07:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chief_Yota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal baby Posts: 437	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!!. __________________ ------------------------------------- If it's not broken, it hasn't been modified enough. pickup 91 3.slo,along with "the money draining mod" PROJECT SAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION MY SAS BUILDUP AND MUCH MORE FONKY STUFF,check it out!! http://www.yotatech.com/f116/yet-ano...s-pics-155676/ Last edited by Chief_Yota; 08-21-2007 at 08:20 PM.

08-21-2007, 08:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chief_Yota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal baby Posts: 437	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. __________________ ------------------------------------- If it's not broken, it hasn't been modified enough. pickup 91 3.slo,along with "the money draining mod" PROJECT SAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION MY SAS BUILDUP AND MUCH MORE FONKY STUFF,check it out!! http://www.yotatech.com/f116/yet-ano...s-pics-155676/

08-21-2007, 08:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chief_Yota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal baby Posts: 437	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. __________________ ------------------------------------- If it's not broken, it hasn't been modified enough. pickup 91 3.slo,along with "the money draining mod" PROJECT SAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION MY SAS BUILDUP AND MUCH MORE FONKY STUFF,check it out!! http://www.yotatech.com/f116/yet-ano...s-pics-155676/

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