Better Alternative Alternator for 240K

[Razor]

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

[Zedrally]

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.

[Alfadog]

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...

[Z Kid]

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

[Zs-ondabrain]

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

[Razor]

any update or more ideas?

[Ben]

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

[Razor]

is this a straight bolt on job?

whats the amp rating on these alternator model?

[Razor]

still havent done the swap

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

[JMT240KGTR]

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

[Razor]

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.

[JMT240KGTR]

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