[Dashiznit74]

I have a 2001 ford mustang and i am upgrading my alternator.
For installing the upgraded alternator it says not to remove the factory wiring and just add the upgraded wiring to it!
What i am confused about is.. am i suppose to hook the factory wiring and the upgraded wiring to the new alternator or just the upgraded wiring and leave the factory wiring off and strap it down somewhere outta the way?
and if so are they saying that so that just incase the old one needs to go back in the wiring will be there?
the reason i am askin is because with the number of wires presently connected to the battery its almost impossible to connect anymore, especially the 0/1 gauge wire size needed for the upgrading!

So do i need to hook the factory and upgraded wiring or just the upgraded wiring?

[shinerstang]

Yes, what they're saying is to leave the factory harness there and install the new wiring next to it. The factory harness will no longer be needed or hooked up to anything......

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by Dashiznit74

I have a 2001 ford mustang and i am upgrading my alternator.
For installing the upgraded alternator it says not to remove the factory wiring and just add the upgraded wiring to it!
What i am confused about is.. am i suppose to hook the factory wiring and the upgraded wiring to the new alternator or just the upgraded wiring and leave the factory wiring off and strap it down somewhere outta the way?
and if so are they saying that so that just incase the old one needs to go back in the wiring will be there?
the reason i am askin is because with the number of wires presently connected to the battery its almost impossible to connect anymore, especially the 0/1 gauge wire size needed for the upgrading!

So do i need to hook the factory and upgraded wiring or just the upgraded wiring?

Click on my WWW link. I've got a picture of mine there - If you want more pics, let me know & I'll load 'em. I still need to get an overdrive pulley for the alternator, but I've got a lot going on .. .

[br3nd3n95]

should I upgrade alternator?? Sorry to cut in on the thread, but i was thinking about getting underdrive pulleys for my 95 V6 convertible, already have CAI. but i have a 1600 watt audiobahn amp pushin a competiton 12" sub. im some what new to car tuning but from what i understand UDP slow accessories. or shuld i be ok with my 800 fared capacitor for the amp???

[Dashiznit74]

Originally Posted by kscoyote

Click on my WWW link. I've got a picture of mine there - If you want more pics, let me know & I'll load 'em. I still need to get an overdrive pulley for the alternator, but I've got a lot going on .. .

maybe im just a lil slow but i dont see ur WWW link or anything to click on!!

[Dashiznit74]

Originally Posted by kscoyote

Click on my WWW link. I've got a picture of mine there - If you want more pics, let me know & I'll load 'em. I still need to get an overdrive pulley for the alternator, but I've got a lot going on .. .

oh and u mentioned something about an overdrive pulley for your alternator.... what is an overdrive pulley and what are the benefits of it??
Is an overdrive pulley something needed when upgrading alternators??

i dont have much knowledge with engines and all that... all my knowledge is in the electronics side of things!!!


im not sure if it was u or not but someone recommended looking into Iraggi Alternator for upgrading.... anyways thats where i purchased mine from!! kinda off topic a lil but oh well!!

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by Dashiznit74

oh and u mentioned something about an overdrive pulley for your alternator.... what is an overdrive pulley and what are the benefits of it??
Is an overdrive pulley something needed when upgrading alternators??

i dont have much knowledge with engines and all that... all my knowledge is in the electronics side of things!!!


im not sure if it was u or not but someone recommended looking into Iraggi Alternator for upgrading.... anyways thats where i purchased mine from!! kinda off topic a lil but oh well!!

Dom offers an overdrive pulley for your alternator if you run underdrive pulleys. Give him a call, or e-mail him.

click on the house icon under my profile pic.

[Dashiznit74]

i have no idea what overdrive and underdrive pulleys are at all.... so would you be so kind as to fill me with the knowledge of what they are and what the purpose and benifits of them are?!?!??

thanks Ks... your awesome!!!

[lxarlo]

Originally Posted by Dashiznit74

i have no idea what overdrive and underdrive pulleys are at all.... so would you be so kind as to fill me with the knowledge of what they are and what the purpose and benifits of them are?!?!??

thanks Ks... your awesome!!!

an overdrive pulley is simply a pulley that is smaller than the current pulley diameter. the smaller pulley with the existing crank pulley effectively changes the ratio and allows the alternator to spin faster at any given rpm. It gives you more amps at idle and throughout the rpm range. under drive is just the opposite. you had the right idea.

[Dashiznit74]

Originally Posted by lxarlo

an overdrive pulley is simply a pulley that is smaller than the current pulley diameter. the smaller pulley with the existing crank pulley effectively changes the ratio and allows the alternator to spin faster at any given rpm. It gives you more amps at idle and throughout the rpm range. under drive is just the opposite. you had the right idea.

Thanks.... i figured it was something as simple as that!!