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    Just wondering how hard it is to install the alternator on my 96 firebird 3.8 I searched but never found anything on installing it. Thanks
    1996 Firebird-Y87:SLP Cold Air Intake,Y87 Perf. Package: 3.42 Gears w/ Zexel-Torsen LSD, Sport Steering(14.4:1 ratio), Dual Exit Exhaust,800 watt Pioneer Amp and Two 10\' subs with a custom trunk enclosure.

  • #2
    Shouldnt be that hard BTW just a tip when your alt goes out its always best to replace the battery and the alt both at the same time.

    Just to save you some problems down the road.

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    • #3
      actually just get a full charge on battery should be fine.
      2004 srt4 few goodies<br />13.3 @ 103.4

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      • #4
        mike, its really not a tough job at all 15-20min with a room for a brake in the middle
        Fighting Texas Aggie class of 2008<br />black 3.4 T-top bird<br />- K&N CAI - magnaflo catback - slect coils - catco cat - tb coolant bypass

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        • #5
          Thanks guys it took me about 45 minutes. It went smooth thanks
          1996 Firebird-Y87:SLP Cold Air Intake,Y87 Perf. Package: 3.42 Gears w/ Zexel-Torsen LSD, Sport Steering(14.4:1 ratio), Dual Exit Exhaust,800 watt Pioneer Amp and Two 10\' subs with a custom trunk enclosure.

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          • #6
            done that. where did you get the alternator from. i have my stock one in the garage. i bought a 180amp from alterstart in dallas. $180
            2000 FIREBIRD NBM<br />Thanks to:<br />TSP, ZZP, TCI, Comp Cam, Whisper, GM, Lakewood, TrafficJamz Car Audio,HP Tuner, Alterstart, texas drivetrain and performance, BMR<br /><br />1990 BLUE CAMARO RS<br />1980 z28 <br /><br />venom-vi vice president

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            • #7
              You don't need to replace the battery with the alternator. A bad alternator CAN make the battery go bad and vice versa, but it is not always a certain thing. Get the parts tested before replacing them and you will save money.
              - Josh<br />If you have any questions or need installation pics/help, e-mail me: Viper98885@aol.com<br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/viper98885\" target=\"_blank\">\'93 Camaro Hardtop</a><br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/01lincolnls8\" target=\"_blank\">\'01 Lincoln LS8 Sport</a><br />\'00 Yamaha YZF-R6<br /><a href=\"http://www.ftpp.net\" target=\"_blank\">Full Throttle Performance</a>

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              • #8
                My battery was dieing and I replaced it... Car runs much better but the voltometer drops into the red everynow and then... (especially when the AC's running) Today it hasn't dropped into the red at all... I'm questiong myself, was it a bad battery or bad alternator???... perhaps both. Think I need a new Alt guys?
                1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                • #9
                  yes.
                  2000 FIREBIRD NBM<br />Thanks to:<br />TSP, ZZP, TCI, Comp Cam, Whisper, GM, Lakewood, TrafficJamz Car Audio,HP Tuner, Alterstart, texas drivetrain and performance, BMR<br /><br />1990 BLUE CAMARO RS<br />1980 z28 <br /><br />venom-vi vice president

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