My brothers 93 Mark VIII alternator just went out. (from search) I know that Gen I Marks have the 120 amp alt. and while Gen IIs have the 130 amp alt. I want to use the Gen IIs alt. on his 93 but I read that the wires are not big enough or something. Can someone confirm that I can use Gen IIs alternator on a Gen I without any wire issues?
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Right on the Mark
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I just put a Gen2 alt in my Gen1 last month. No problems. Just think the power stud on the new alt is like 1/2 inch off from old one but goes on.
chris2523
93 Mark VIII
they fit. i have an gen 2 alt. on my 93.
93mkviii
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Which one is better getting the Gen II or a High Output alternator from Bosch? http://www.jcwhitney.com/bosch-alternators/p2018615.jcwx?skuId=487719&TID=froogle&93LiMaBos430020 Both are about $180s and I do have custom head unit and speakers eating up more amps.
chris2523
93 Mark VIII
if you have just a headunit and speakers and no big amp or anything, i would go with stock.
Lownslowlsc
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If it's just a aftermarket deck and interior speakers dont worry about it..When you start pushing over 1000+ rms is when you should consider a higher output alt.
Edit: Dam you Chris.
93mkviii
Dedicated LVC Member
Well you said interior speakers... It has two amps as i remember infinity a311 running at 312W RMS each along with a 10" sub woofer and then the head unit(GPS screen) and speakers bla bla. Still should be good with the stock Gen II right?
chris2523
93 Mark VIII
i run 200w rms and 2 10s with no problems. i think you're fine.
Lownslowlsc
Dedicated LVC Member
edit: Chris in for the post-block for the second time..Mother f'r
blah...I guess just refer to my post like 3 up...You're fine..
blah...I guess just refer to my post like 3 up...You're fine..
chris2523
93 Mark VIII
:d
wtf! it wont put the grin! urgh..
wtf! it wont put the grin! urgh..
Lownslowlsc
Dedicated LVC Member
:d
lol, didnt work for me either. I guess were just licking our lips or trying to lick our nose..
lol, didnt work for me either. I guess were just licking our lips or trying to lick our nose..
93mkviii
Dedicated LVC Member
Thanks for the help guys