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djgiantrobot 01-15-2005 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by Rob x-7' date='Jan 14 2005, 05:19 PM
are higgi and himni the same people?




no, higgi lives in the czech republic.

Rob x-7 01-16-2005 06:43 PM

it looks like im going to try to do the cosmo pulley set up, anyone have any info on that set retaining the AC but no PS?



or has anyone ever used a FD or cosmo AC compressor on a S5 TII motor?

djgiantrobot 01-17-2005 02:43 PM

i looked into it, i actually got it setup with the FC PS on a Vbelt originally. You just need to stack the main pulley properly to get the correct spacing. It should be possible to run the FD AC pump if you have the FD bracket. Two of the holes line up with the FC studs, you'll have to drill two and adapt the lines to fit. Getting the lines to fit might be the most difficult part.

Rob x-7 01-17-2005 07:30 PM

Summit Racing sells Taylor braided AC lines made to order, just need to find out if they have the fittings or not, otherwise I might eveb be able to use a local shop that makes lines.

tomsGTR 11-24-2005 05:36 PM

I bought the FD alternator from the evil forum. He included the pulley and the connector plug. I just a straight rewire. No relays. I see 12.5 volts at idle. As soon as I rev a little bit. It jumps to 14.0v and stays there.

1988RedT2 04-28-2006 01:03 PM

On a related note, what component typically craps out on these units? IC Regulator? Rectifier? I had one go bad--it pretty much just quit charging--and swapped it out with the one on my parts car. I really don't have any power hungry devices installed. As little as this car gets driven, I may elect to have the old one repaired or do it myself, then keep it as a spare.

WallyHojo 05-31-2006 11:14 AM

Usually at idle you will see really low volts. This is due to the car not being under any load. So it's really no cause for alarm. In your case, you probably just got the rotten apple. Theese Alts don't have a fetish of going out.



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You don't even have to use the plug for it. I forgot the name of the fitting, but most people use them for wiring projects, etc. I have a plug off a skyline, but didn't want to go through the process of ripping out the old wires and inserting the new ones.

full-cruise 11-10-2006 11:32 AM

just posting because ill be doing this over the winter

SomeGuy_sg 12-08-2006 03:39 AM

Same here , i get like 12~V at idle and max 13~ with load. Thing is i need to wire in a few things like a new fuel pump, some guages and CDI . All of which is gonna suck juice . And i do not think the stock alternator is going to cut it .



Can the alternator be rebuild to put out more amps ? oh...and pics :P need more pics ..haha.. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...DIR#>/wink.gif

joey87rx7 04-21-2008 09:47 PM

hey whats up people ive got a question i was putting my alternator on my 87, i was tightening the bolt when it snapped and touched something in the process. it sparked when it did this now my car wont start, i checked the fuse box under the hood and the are fine........WHAT THE HELL DID I DO!?! if any one knows what i did please let me know thanks


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