a v6 alternator in my 1.6?

delpy32 · Post by **delpy32** » February 17th, 2007, 4:49 am

i was wandring if i can put a alternator out of a 1.8, 2.0, or 2.5 in my 1992 1.6 mx-3...what i can get one out of and what year...thanks
-Ryan
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SuperK · Post by **SuperK** » February 17th, 2007, 11:59 am

the GS alternator is supposed to fit. GS's also have upgrade options. If a GS alternator fits in a RS, then I suppose the GS's upgrade options would fit in our RS's as well.

delpy32 · Post by **delpy32** » February 17th, 2007, 2:54 pm

what do you mean by upgrade options?...i called the local alternator and starter shop and they said that the gs and rs have the same mounting stuff and they have the same voltage regulator and stuff but he just wasnt sure...he never even saw an mx-3 before...

2fazed · Post by **2fazed** » February 17th, 2007, 8:26 pm

delpy32 wrote:what do you mean by upgrade options?...i called the local alternator and starter shop and they said that the gs and rs have the same mounting stuff and they have the same voltage regulator and stuff but he just wasnt sure...he never even saw an mx-3 before...

He wasn't sure, cause he doesn't know. The GS has a bigger amp alt. You have to mount the GS different in the RS. But it will fit.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » February 18th, 2007, 6:49 pm

the SOHC 1.6 uses a 65amp
the DOHC uses a 60amp for some reason.
a GS uses an 80 or something like that.

there are plenty of write ups on it use th esearch function to find what you want to know. the only difference between the mounting of the GS and RS is the bolt go's in from the opposite side of the ALT. it deffinatly helps with sound systems, and dimming of head lights.

ryan_Fuerte · Post by **ryan_Fuerte** » February 18th, 2007, 8:02 pm

hey

if your gonna put in an alternator from a v6 why not get an alternator from a 96+ millenia, they put out around 110 amps i believe.

delpy32 · Post by **delpy32** » February 19th, 2007, 1:48 pm

96 millenia huh? 110 amps? thats more along the lines of what i need...what engine and from 96 till what year...
thanks

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » February 19th, 2007, 2:36 pm

Check the faq sections.. the information is posted and available.

Tunes67

Josh · Post by **Josh** » February 19th, 2007, 8:13 pm

the mellinia alt isnt plug and play. you need to mod the wiring a bit

Limegreen mx-3 · Post by **Limegreen mx-3** » February 19th, 2007, 9:45 pm

[quote="Josh"]the SOHC 1.6 uses a 65amp
the DOHC uses a 60amp for some reason.
a GS uses an 80 or something like that.

there are plenty of write ups on it use th esearch function to find what you want to know. the only difference between the mounting of the GS and RS is the bolt go's in from the opposite side of the ALT. it deffinatly helps with sound systems, and dimming of head lights.[/quote]

mx-3 GS and 2nd gen V6 MX-6 have 90 amp

ur sliping on me josh

delpy32 · Post by **delpy32** » February 19th, 2007, 11:24 pm

where do i find the research link?

delpy32 · Post by **delpy32** » February 19th, 2007, 11:25 pm

is it hard to do the whole wiring thing on the millenia alt. to the 1.6 mx3?

Josh · Post by **Josh** » February 20th, 2007, 5:34 pm

Limegreen mx-3 wrote:
Josh wrote:the SOHC 1.6 uses a 65amp
the DOHC uses a 60amp for some reason.
a GS uses an 80 or something like that.

there are plenty of write ups on it use th esearch function to find what you want to know. the only difference between the mounting of the GS and RS is the bolt go's in from the opposite side of the ALT. it deffinatly helps with sound systems, and dimming of head lights.
mx-3 GS and 2nd gen V6 MX-6 have 90 amp

ur sliping on me josh

i know i know, i said 80 or SOMETHING. i had been running one for years, till i did my BP swap. cant find a damb v belt pully that will fit. im told the seccond gen rx7's used a v belt. and have a bigger shaft so it should swap onto a GS alt.

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » February 20th, 2007, 8:50 pm

I believe the issue with the alts is the pulley size. I tihnk what was said will happen is that the GS alternator will be underdriven, where it wont be efficient at idle speeds. But i'd definitely look into it first

mazdamx3sohc · Post by **mazdamx3sohc** » September 5th, 2007, 10:34 pm

anyone know what is needed for the v6 alt (90 amp) to go into the sohc??? i need to know asap before 9:45 am est