I'm changing my alternator, now which alternator can I use to swap the old one with a better one?

1st option is from a different car

and 2nd option is a new aftermarket one. <--- reason is dont have much $$$ righ now...

also I heard that its better to have an alternator with internal regulator

are the 240K's alternator setup the same with the Zs cos I saw a few threads on swapping alternator

also the EA Falcon is common swap for the Datsun 1200s, they came with 75amp - 85amp, would this fit the 240K too?

cheers guys

If you go down this path and hit a wrecking yard, make sure you also take the brackets, just in case you need to "modify" them to suit.

If anyone has some info on this I'd like to know too - I want to upgrade my alternator soon as I'm running a fair bit off them and it's only just coping...

I have a ford one sitting here on an l20B, its an 85 amp from memory, fits well with just a few washers to pack it out to line up well. I will have a look for a model number in daylight hours.

Chris

My buddy here in the northwest, (washington state, U.S.)

has another option for ya, he's been in the Z business for quite some time. And he thinks that the alternator he has is your best bet.

www.zspecialties.com/hotdeal.htm

any update or more ideas?

Check out the Series 2 910 Bluebird (~1983-84) for a nice internally reg'd Bosch unit.

is this a straight bolt on job?

whats the amp rating on these alternator model?

still havent done the swap

any more alternator from other car that might/will bolt on easily on 240K/L24?

Razor,

Iused an Skyline R30 internally regulated alternator in my 240K, from memory it was 50amps or more, can't recall exactly but a nice bump up at least on the stock 240K unit. Straight bolt up, wiring/plug arrangement is the same.

Note, I didn't re-arrange the wiring to run off the internal regulator, it was still all hooked up as per standard and didn't find any problems arising from this.

One difference I did find was at idle the amp gauge needle remained centred and didn't drop into the - zone, nor did the lights dim at night . Gave a nice constant charge, unreliant on the rev's of the engine! :classic:

James

50amps is not much....for future upgrades like stereo, amps, speakers etc....

but i guess better than stock...

I would prefer to swap in one go for a better high output amp probably like 80+ amps, it'll save me in the long run anyway.

I'll check tonight what the capacity is, like I said though it's at least 50amps.

I'm more inclined to suggest it is around the 70-80amp mark, but I'll hold off until I re-check.

James