alternative alternators

[chris240]

Gents
Im about to bury my alternator in the garden (type & year unknown)...
I'd like to go to my local wreckers, but I'd like a few options as to what other alternators from different cars will fit an L -series, Im looking for at least 70-80amps.
Can we start a list perhaps & maybe make this a sticky ?  (Im expecting at least a handfull from Dimitri  )

[Zedman240]

Love the title Chris!
I'll be removing my engine from my 240Z very soon so then I will be able to have a good close look at my alternator. It is from a 280ZX and apparently they came with a couple of different models. The one I have is the smaller or later model but what I have to have a close look at is the part or model number. With my voltmeter and all the powered things running off my zed (ECU, 2 fuel pumps, injectors list goes on etc) the volts never go below 13.8V. I'll post as soon as I know and take a close up pic.

[Whittie]

Hi Chris,

I found this source here to be very good:

http://www.zcarcreations.com/howto/voltreg.htm

I bought an LR170 300zx 70amp model new for about $250 (trade price), same as this one here (   http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Nissan-300ZX-Navara-Pathfinder-Pulsar-N13-Alternator-/280531590493?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4150fc5d5d   ) and I just need to get a wiring connector from a wrecked 300zx to make it neat cause I don't want dodgy connections. The alternator came with a performance test sheet and allegedly puts out 85amps from 5000rpm upwards, 15-20 amps idle and 24amps at 1800rpm when the regulator kicks in. It will hopefully be much better than the crappy 50amp I have that wont keep a battery charged between race events!

[Z]

I heard that the Holden VL alternator was an option too (and the starter motor)...

[chris240]

great repsonses  Ive just copy-pasted the ebay details here, as it may not work in a few months...

Brand New Alternator, OEM No. LR170-726B, LR170-739, LR170-745, LR170-769, LR190-715, B C, E,
12V, 70A, 1A Pulley, Internall Regulated, Leg Angle 12:00
Replace OEX: HXA023, HXA030, HXA035
Cooldrive 65-3107
Suit: Nissan
300C PY30 enigneVG30E V6 3.0L Petrol 84-86;
300ZX Z30 enigneVG30E V6 3.0L Petrol 84-85;
Navara D21 enigneVG30E V6 3.0L Petrol 92-97;
Pathfinder D21 enigneZ24 4cyl. 2.4L Petrol 86-92;
Pathfinder D21 enigneVG30E V6 3.0L Petrol 92-95;

can anyone confirm 100% if a VL - R30 will definetely hook up ??
I thought I read that early series commodore VB-VH 6cyl hooked up...or maybe I dreamt it 

[MaygZ]

Can we start a list perhaps & maybe make this a sticky ?  (Im expecting at least a handfull from Dimitri  )

A handful of sticky??

[Scoota G]

I heard that the Holden VL alternator was an option too (and the starter motor)...

I have a holden alternator on my Zed (oscar) i had to modify the bracket by drilling the holes out to run a bolt straight through, i also had to trim the bracket on both sides to make it fit... 140 amps and easy part to find with an option to put in genuine bosch parts.
I can post some pictures of the modification it's an easy swap P.S. it also requires a solenoid wired in too.

[zedasaurus]

Hi,
  I'm new to the forum but have been datsun mad for ages. I have made a number of custom alternators through work using standard L series Bosch alternator and upgraded Bosch components from late model EFI applications. 85amp output at 14.4v all day long, with no modifications needed to the mounts. Kits available soon to anyone who is interested. Minimal wiring modifications required too.

Andy.

[MaygZ]

Chalk me up as interested.  Especially if the kit is idiot proof.