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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: batman04 on 05 May 2009, 11:05

Title: Upgrade my Alternator
Post by: batman04 on 05 May 2009, 11:05

Hi guys, i have a 83 mk1 golf GTI, and looking to buy a new alternator for it just to keep it fresh and i have a meaty stereo in her so i don't want any probs, the gti alternator is 45amps which i want a bit biger i have read that a Audi80 (89-90) 90 amp alternator will fit straight on with the end changes to take the belt. i been on GSF to look at these but can't tell which one would work any help on this would be great. thanks everyone.

Batman.

Title: Re: Upgrade my Alternator
Post by: ian007miles on 05 May 2009, 16:29

hi mate i hade my old alternator rebilt by a company in essex called universal and had it upgraded to the biggest inners ther could get in it which i was told by them is 106 amp and it was only about 45pound so not bad if u want there number pm me thanx ian

Title: Re: Upgrade my Alternator
Post by: rubjonny on 05 May 2009, 16:45

gotta be an 8v one, not so easy to get as you say generally only found on older audis.  I trhink my mate may have one somewhere if you're still lookin?