FYI FORD MustangSteve's Ford Mustang Forum / Wanted Fox Body *Core* Alternator and A/C Compressor

**Posted by Raymond_B** 10/09/2023 1:18 PM

Hey guys, I am doing some mock up with Fox body bracketry and looking for a 89-93 Fox body alternator and compressor. These are just for mock up so non-working cores are preferred.

**Posted by 50vert** 10/09/2023 10:43 PM

Not sure if you know Raymond, but a 3G alt can fit, and is a way better alt than a 2G firestarter.

**Posted by Raymond_B** 10/10/2023 8:33 AM

50vert wrote:
Not sure if you know Raymond, but a 3G alt can fit, and is a way better alt than a 2G firestarter.

Thank you! Good point and yes once my mock up is finished I was hoping to use a 3G. I've not held the two side by side, is there much of a difference in sizing?

What I am doing is swapping my Lightning over to a Fox body accessory setup to help make room for twin turbos. I have the brackets, but wanted to throw a core alt and core A/C compressor on there to check pulley alignment and check room for the various turbo piping.

**Posted by 50vert** 10/11/2023 10:24 AM

Enough of a difference that a 3G requires grinding on the alt bracket. It sounds like you'll need all the room you can get. A 6G from a 2001-2004 V6 mustang, should fit with no grinding, and is smaller than a 3G.
Should be cheapish at a pick-n-pull.

Last edited by 50vert (10/11/2023 10:28 AM)

**Posted by Raymond_B** 10/11/2023 10:25 AM

50vert wrote:
Enough of a difference that a 3G requires grinding on the alt bracket. It sounds like you'll need all the room you can get. A 6G from a 2001-2004 V6 mustang, should fit with no grinding.
Should be cheapish at a pick-n-pull.

Awesome information, thank you I will go look for one!

**Posted by MS** 11/29/2023 7:21 PM

I have an alternator you can have for shipping cost, if still needed.

**Posted by Raymond_B** 11/29/2023 7:24 PM

MS wrote:
I have an alternator you can have for shipping cost, if still needed.

Yes sir I am! I will PM you my address.