High Output alternator install.

dbikeman · 04-14-2004, 07:49 AM

Is there any tips or advice any of you can give me before I install my new 200amp alternator? The install seems pretty easy on the 3.4. All information is appreciated, and if you know of a write up, let me know. Thanks David

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Churnd · 04-14-2004, 08:08 AM

Depends on what brand alternator it is.

dbikeman · 04-14-2004, 08:15 AM

The alternator is from excess amperage. Its supposed to be a direct replacement. As far as I know there is just a few bolts to take loose and the wiring harness to hook up.

stoutshady · 04-14-2004, 08:15 AM

Yeah, get someone else to do it for you. I was lucky to have a neighbor that is a mechanic, bought him a six pack of beers and he installed my HO. Mine did not quite fit perfectly, we had to use a spacer to get it to bolt on. The most pain in the but part IMO was getting the stock one out. There are a few bolts that are hidden and hard to reach near the belt tensioner (sp)?

Good luck. Where did you get the HO and how much did you pay? Mine was from ExcessiveAmperage (200amp)and I paid like 220 or so.

Churnd · 04-14-2004, 08:20 AM

Then just take a look and see if you can find all the bolts. If you have a Haynes manual, that might help with diagrams on where the bolts are, and the proper procedure for removal. If you can get to them all, go for it.

dbikeman · 04-14-2004, 08:29 AM

I have a friend that will be doing most of the work for me. Im just trying to get this thing installed before the 23rd. I also have to wire in my new xstatic batcaps.

Jason B · 04-14-2004, 09:00 AM

Just curious, how much did it run you?

phoenix808 · 04-14-2004, 09:01 AM

how much did the HO run you? and let us know (or me, at least) how performance of your sound system reacts.

pics, pics, pics!

good luck.

dbikeman · 04-14-2004, 09:30 AM

I'll be sure to get pics hopefully. It cost me 325 shipped to my door(it only took him 1 day to ship it out too) with wiring harness and 0 gauge wire from the alt. to my batt. Performance should be great with the addition of a yellowtop battery and two xstatic 800 batcaps. Thats like 1600 farads of capacitance. I'd say i'll be able to run all 4 amps maxed out for a while without even having headlight fade.

jwahaus · 04-14-2004, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbikeman

I'll be sure to get pics hopefully. It cost me 325 shipped to my door(it only took him 1 day to ship it out too) with wiring harness and 0 gauge wire from the alt. to my batt. Performance should be great with the addition of a yellowtop battery and two xstatic 800 batcaps. Thats like 1600 farads of capacitance. I'd say i'll be able to run all 4 amps maxed out for a while without even having headlight fade.

You must be working on some sort of new sound wave propulsion system.

PoBoy · 04-14-2004, 12:43 PM

Here was my experience swapping out stock for stock...should be VERY similar: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=10239

dbikeman · 04-14-2004, 01:22 PM

Thanks for the info poboy

gapguy · 04-14-2004, 06:10 PM

I was looking at a new Alt from him. I was quoted $315 shipped for a 200amp. Are you happy with it?

dbikeman · 04-14-2004, 06:24 PM

Im happy with what it looks like. Mine was 10 bucks extra cause I had him go ahead and put 0 gauge on there for my batt.

04-14-2004, 08:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Churnd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 4,093	Depends on what brand alternator it is. __________________ -Chris If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. Click here to search! My Website

04-14-2004, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
dbikeman Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 565	The alternator is from excess amperage. Its supposed to be a direct replacement. As far as I know there is just a few bolts to take loose and the wiring harness to hook up. __________________ David Anderson Hit me up on AIM at Dbikeman85(im always on) 98 4runner SR5 w/99bumper 99 scoop hood and 99 headlights Clarion VRX935VD 7" flip out, Excessive Amperage 200amp alt. Kicker Kx1200.1 amp, Eclipse Titanium 12 Stinger 0 gauge and stinger cap. Xstatic Batcap Jaos Aero Billet grille Jason B clears in the corners and bumpers Clear Tailights Magnaflow 18" with 3" Magnaflow tip

04-14-2004, 08:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Churnd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 4,093	Then just take a look and see if you can find all the bolts. If you have a Haynes manual, that might help with diagrams on where the bolts are, and the proper procedure for removal. If you can get to them all, go for it. __________________ -Chris If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. Click here to search! My Website

04-14-2004, 08:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
dbikeman Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 565	I have a friend that will be doing most of the work for me. Im just trying to get this thing installed before the 23rd. I also have to wire in my new xstatic batcaps. __________________ David Anderson Hit me up on AIM at Dbikeman85(im always on) 98 4runner SR5 w/99bumper 99 scoop hood and 99 headlights Clarion VRX935VD 7" flip out, Excessive Amperage 200amp alt. Kicker Kx1200.1 amp, Eclipse Titanium 12 Stinger 0 gauge and stinger cap. Xstatic Batcap Jaos Aero Billet grille Jason B clears in the corners and bumpers Clear Tailights Magnaflow 18" with 3" Magnaflow tip

04-14-2004, 09:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jason B Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA-PA Posts: 1,912	Just curious, how much did it run you? __________________ Jason B 4Runner Limited For Toyota/SUV Accessories, please visit *www.burtmanindustries.com* My 4Runner Website Email: jason@burtmanindustries.com Live Chat/Message Board: http://get.to/jasonforum AOL/AIM: JNB133

04-14-2004, 08:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
stoutshady Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 166	Yeah, get someone else to do it for you. I was lucky to have a neighbor that is a mechanic, bought him a six pack of beers and he installed my HO. Mine did not quite fit perfectly, we had to use a spacer to get it to bolt on. The most pain in the but part IMO was getting the stock one out. There are a few bolts that are hidden and hard to reach near the belt tensioner (sp)? Good luck. Where did you get the HO and how much did you pay? Mine was from ExcessiveAmperage (200amp)and I paid like 220 or so.

04-14-2004, 09:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
phoenix808 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 106	how much did the HO run you? and let us know (or me, at least) how performance of your sound system reacts. pics, pics, pics! good luck. __________________ 2002 SR5 Sport Edition : All Black : All Audio (for now)

04-14-2004, 09:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
dbikeman Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 565	I'll be sure to get pics hopefully. It cost me 325 shipped to my door(it only took him 1 day to ship it out too) with wiring harness and 0 gauge wire from the alt. to my batt. Performance should be great with the addition of a yellowtop battery and two xstatic 800 batcaps. Thats like 1600 farads of capacitance. I'd say i'll be able to run all 4 amps maxed out for a while without even having headlight fade. __________________ David Anderson Hit me up on AIM at Dbikeman85(im always on) 98 4runner SR5 w/99bumper 99 scoop hood and 99 headlights Clarion VRX935VD 7" flip out, Excessive Amperage 200amp alt. Kicker Kx1200.1 amp, Eclipse Titanium 12 Stinger 0 gauge and stinger cap. Xstatic Batcap Jaos Aero Billet grille Jason B clears in the corners and bumpers Clear Tailights Magnaflow 18" with 3" Magnaflow tip

04-14-2004, 12:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
PoBoy Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,000	Here was my experience swapping out stock for stock...should be VERY similar: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=10239 __________________ So I sold my '96 4Runner to get married...I was sad. BUT NOT ANY MORE! Check out my 1985 4Runner with 32,xxx miles! PoBoyTech.Net

04-14-2004, 01:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
dbikeman Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 565	Thanks for the info poboy __________________ David Anderson Hit me up on AIM at Dbikeman85(im always on) 98 4runner SR5 w/99bumper 99 scoop hood and 99 headlights Clarion VRX935VD 7" flip out, Excessive Amperage 200amp alt. Kicker Kx1200.1 amp, Eclipse Titanium 12 Stinger 0 gauge and stinger cap. Xstatic Batcap Jaos Aero Billet grille Jason B clears in the corners and bumpers Clear Tailights Magnaflow 18" with 3" Magnaflow tip

04-14-2004, 06:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
gapguy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 3,540	I was looking at a new Alt from him. I was quoted $315 shipped for a 200amp. Are you happy with it? __________________ 2008 Mini Cooper

04-14-2004, 06:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
dbikeman Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 565	Im happy with what it looks like. Mine was 10 bucks extra cause I had him go ahead and put 0 gauge on there for my batt. __________________ David Anderson Hit me up on AIM at Dbikeman85(im always on) 98 4runner SR5 w/99bumper 99 scoop hood and 99 headlights Clarion VRX935VD 7" flip out, Excessive Amperage 200amp alt. Kicker Kx1200.1 amp, Eclipse Titanium 12 Stinger 0 gauge and stinger cap. Xstatic Batcap Jaos Aero Billet grille Jason B clears in the corners and bumpers Clear Tailights Magnaflow 18" with 3" Magnaflow tip

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