stock 130amp alternator

[98LSC32V]

How long can these last? On my 96, it's still stock and going to be 11 years old this March, 83k miles on the odometer. Should I start saving for a new one from Motorcraft?

 

[JC1994]

my 94 has 142000 and it's still got the original alternator.

 

[poniesviii]

my 94 has 142000 and it's still got the original alternator.

136 on original. ..

When you buy one, upgrade to the cobra alternator. It has more output for less $$.
Good thing to buy before it goes bad though.. .

 

[98LSC32V]

The 96-98 Mark VIII's come stock with the same 130amp alternator as the Cobra. The 93-95 come stock with a Mitisibishi 120amp alternator.

 

[poniesviii]

The 96-98 Mark VIII's come stock with the same 130amp alternator as the Cobra. The 93-95 come stock with a Mitisibishi 120amp alternator.

Really? I thought they ALL came with 110 or 120 stock. Education for the day I guess! ..regardless you can get a 160A alternator listed for a cobra through PA Performance which is what I was speaking of and should have specified on.. . It's been awhile since I researched, I thought my alternator went out a couple years ago but had a minor wiring problem instead.

 

[MediumD]

My 120a bit the dust at about 90k. 94k now and my 130a from *Rich avert your eyes* Autozone is doing fine.