I have a 2008 Limited, non-EL. Been looking to upgrade the alternator, because with the stock setup, in the morning or night, having headlights, AC or heat (as well as rear) and my blinkers going, obviously is a huge draw on the system. I plan on overhauling the stereo soon (4 channel amp for the doors, plus sub/sub amp), as well as electric fan swap and some other electronic goodies.
I was comparing the Crown Vic alts to ours, and they look nearly identical, but the P71 has the smaller “underdrive” clutched pulley, which will give more amps at idle as well. Those are rated at 200a, but tested up to 240. That would be more than enough for me.
Has anyone swapped one? I have a stock Vic alt at home, from when I switched my stock to a P71, so I can test fitment, but I’m curious about actual output possibilities.
I was comparing the Crown Vic alts to ours, and they look nearly identical, but the P71 has the smaller “underdrive” clutched pulley, which will give more amps at idle as well. Those are rated at 200a, but tested up to 240. That would be more than enough for me.
Has anyone swapped one? I have a stock Vic alt at home, from when I switched my stock to a P71, so I can test fitment, but I’m curious about actual output possibilities.