Potential altenator replacements

**ahbeyra** · 03-08-2004, 09:44 AM

I was curious what altenators from other models of accords would fit an 86 lx-i... mainly curious if its the same as the one from an 89 dx, but i doubt it. Any kind of list would be cool. They want 120 for a rebuilt one, so i would rather try to take it from another accord, like my spare.

**Mike's89AccordLX** · 03-08-2004, 09:47 AM

Well I think the carbed accords have a different amount of prongs on the alt. plug in.

If I'm not mistaken I think the carbed one have 3 prongs and the FI version has 4 prongs.

**MrBen** · 03-08-2004, 03:29 PM

For the record it is spelled alternator

**shepherd79** · 03-08-2004, 06:41 PM

yes, both EFI and carb alternators are diff. you can't swap them. plus you won't gain anything. they all put out 65amp.

**smufguy** · 03-16-2004, 08:03 AM

or u can get a 4th gen alternator and a new belt and u got urself a 80amp alternator but only prob is the upper bracket mounting, u gotta find a way to hold it in place, mine is ghetto rigged for now, but once the weather shows mercy i will be able to fix it up good.

**Malt Beverage** · 04-08-2004, 08:45 PM

Before you get a new alternator did you try checking the brushes on it to see if they were worn down or broken? Replacement of the brushes might fix your problem for about $20.

**Bloodlust** · 04-08-2004, 08:58 PM

You could get yourself a nice high-output alternator if you have a system in ur car. Check some out here: http://www.mean-green.com/products/alternator.html

**cubert** · 04-09-2004, 02:22 AM

120 bucks for a rebuilt..where the hell are you getting it from?

**racetek82** · 04-11-2004, 02:10 AM

The 4th gen alternator is a good fit. All you need is a spacer (i.e. washers, or a metal bushing) between the upper bracket and the upper mount of the alternator. You also have to enlarge the upper hole on the bracket....the one that bolts to the motor, and a new belt. Pretty easy mods...and you gain 15 amps in the process. I'm looking into some higher amp alternator swaps at the moment....I work part-time at Kragen Auto...so this should be a good way to pass my dead time at work..ahahah

***carotman*** · 04-27-2004, 11:20 AM

You can swap a carbed alternator on a EFI model (and vice-versa)

All you need to do is change the regulator on the outside of the alternator. They are both physicaly the same except for that part.

**Low Tek** · 04-27-2004, 11:28 AM

your telling me that I can get the 4th gen alt to slap on with little work... I find that good to know... hmmm

nice if you have a system...

you know the more time I spend on this board, the more I love it here

**Rendon LX-i** · 04-27-2004, 12:10 PM

so what year of 4th gen accords. 90,91,92,93? This sounds good with little work thats no problem.

**smufguy** · 04-27-2004, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Low Tek

your telling me that I can get the 4th gen alt to slap on with little work... I find that good to know... hmmm

nice if you have a system...

you know the more time I spend on this board, the more I love it here

check my thread here https://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=30936

Scroll down for new belt number

**pendejo** · 11-16-2004, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by carotman

You can swap a carbed alternator on a EFI model (and vice-versa)

All you need to do is change the regulator on the outside of the alternator. They are both physicaly the same except for that part.

Are you sure?

**88accordalltheway** · 11-16-2004, 06:36 PM

f the fourth gen alts, get a ledgend one, freakin 110amps, w00t!
https://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=34328&page=2&pp=20

the ledgend takes the same modding as the fourth gen.

**Low Tek** · 11-16-2004, 06:52 PM

nice.. think I might have to get me one of those.. nice find

**88accordalltheway** · 11-16-2004, 07:55 PM

ah, another question arises, will the legend alt fit prongs on our carbs? im guessing itll fit the efi, cause thats what the ledgend is...

**pendejo** · 11-16-2004, 08:46 PM

Question, how do you change the regulator? I have an EFI(bad) and carb(good) alternators inf ront of me right now, so how do you do it?

**smufguy** · 11-16-2004, 09:14 PM

i dont know if the clip outlet on the alt is connected to the regulator, but im sure u can rig up a efi clip (green clip) into the carb harness to accept the efi alts.

For the 4th gen alt mod, check my thread in the projects section. All u need for that mod is the 4g alt, new belt (number given), and a Machine bolt (90 cents).

**pendejo** · 11-16-2004, 09:34 PM

Nevermind, once I actually looked at it, SOOOO EAAASSSYYY. However, there is a small bracket that goes on on of the studs on the back of the alt, I can't remember which one it goes to. I put it on the stud that was the cleanest, but not 100%, so if anyone has a pic, that'd be great.