Stronger Alternator
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- FTO338
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Stronger Alternator
Well I remember someone was going to research on a better alternator then the stock one. Can't find the post (possiblely because i'm a blind bat).
From memory the member said his looking into a Borch one & i wonder if anyone else actually change it to another type/brand of alternator instead of the stock factory.
This would comes in handy as i think the stock one is a bit weak once you got a decent sound system running.
From memory the member said his looking into a Borch one & i wonder if anyone else actually change it to another type/brand of alternator instead of the stock factory.
This would comes in handy as i think the stock one is a bit weak once you got a decent sound system running.
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Yay someone confirmed it! After talking to so many people about what the possible issue is, everyone told me it was that the stock alternator wasn't strong enough.
I just needed to hear it from someone who actually drives an FTO!
Thanks Kev!
And sorry I can't help you with your question though.........but if you find out what you're looking for you'll have to let me know ok bro?
I just needed to hear it from someone who actually drives an FTO!
Thanks Kev!
And sorry I can't help you with your question though.........but if you find out what you're looking for you'll have to let me know ok bro?
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non-mivec use 2 pin, mivec use 4 pin
gonna get the boshe alternator either this sat or sometime next week, will let you guys know the updated
gonna get the boshe alternator either this sat or sometime next week, will let you guys know the updated
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I spent some time scouring through the Bosch website & finally came across the pdf alternator listing - which included part numbers!! Alas no FTO listed. It led me to the Japanese Bosch site, which I was able to change to english... except for the Car parts section! So anyone who can read the chingrish *looks at BigKev* might want to have a bo-peep at the Jap site & see if they also have a pdf with jap cars in there.... if so you'll find your part number
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There was an error when i try to download one of the catalog PDF, so i will try later this wk.
I did manage to download another one, but its useless. If you guys want a read just click on the link below. Warning it might take a while to load, its got enough english for you guys to understand though.
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... _parts.pdf
I did manage to download another one, but its useless. If you guys want a read just click on the link below. Warning it might take a while to load, its got enough english for you guys to understand though.
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... _parts.pdf
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I went to the Alternator Parts section did a seach on Mitsubishi FT0 & i couldn't find any alternator but i did find some parts that maybe useful.
Spark Plugs
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... odelnm=FTO
Halogen Bulbs
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... odelnm=FTO
Brakes
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... odelnm=FTO
Battery
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... odelnm=FTO
If anyone want to have a go finding it, the weblink is below, & alternator is the first brown/gold colour button (wording).
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... index.html
Spark Plugs
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... odelnm=FTO
Halogen Bulbs
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... odelnm=FTO
Brakes
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... odelnm=FTO
Battery
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... odelnm=FTO
If anyone want to have a go finding it, the weblink is below, & alternator is the first brown/gold colour button (wording).
http://www.bosch.co.jp/kk/jp/productwor ... index.html
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I've used a friends mivec alternator on my GX before. Plugs right back in. Only difference is that the harness plug faces in another direction so I had to tug the wiring a bit to get it to clip back in. But had it on for a few months now and its working ok! - Might not work the other way round though!
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Current working theory is that that the mivec pin actually dis-engages or throttles back the alternator output during/just after the mivec cutover.
MrDJ and I have done a bit of work on that wireing, and our best guess is that the voltage output spikes too high immediatley after mivec.
The electrical system on the FTO seems to be a delicate bugger at the best of times.
Any other conspiracy theories are welcome
WR
MrDJ and I have done a bit of work on that wireing, and our best guess is that the voltage output spikes too high immediatley after mivec.
The electrical system on the FTO seems to be a delicate bugger at the best of times.
Any other conspiracy theories are welcome
WR
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i can't be stuff to ask for the number but i'll do that when i get my car back, it's still in the workshop ... will keep you guys updated
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That's really interesting actually..........I've noticed that my voltage meter only really starts to play up only after I've let MIVEC out all the way to 8000k.
Then again you don't need to be a rocket scientist to know that there's a hell of a lot more voltage produced at revs that high.............
Then again you don't need to be a rocket scientist to know that there's a hell of a lot more voltage produced at revs that high.............
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What do you mean by play up? My voltage doesn't change that much if at all when the Mivec kicks in. Its always around 13.7-13.9 from the digital reading (depends how loud i pump the music).
But i did modify it to suit my old I.C.E setup, now i think its just need a better one for the current setup.
Come on wheres the Bosch ehehehe
But i did modify it to suit my old I.C.E setup, now i think its just need a better one for the current setup.
Come on wheres the Bosch ehehehe
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ok guys i've replace my alternator ... cost me $440 for the alternator but it's some aftermarket jap ones don't know parts number / brand unfortunately, one year warranty ... everything works perfect again
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