2.8 V6, 94 amp SI-12 alt
yesterday the alternator crapped the bed an im considering my options for an upgrade. did some pricing this afternoon and to rebuild the SI 12 it will cost me around 70 bucks for parts that I want(HD stuff). new remans(with chinese crap parts) cost 70 at the local parts store. LV fiero club offered a used canidate for 40 bucks, still considering..... next option would be to find a decent looking CS 130 or 144 at the boneyard, price is around 33 bucks including core charge. wiring and concept is a snap as im a former power production tech. Ive even debated grabbing a small case ford 3G, but I dont want to R&D a new bracket, or modify, in a tight engine bay. so on to the questions...
1. any clearancing for either the 130 or 144 needed to fit in the bracket? same goes for header clearance.
2. dependability for each, heard horror stories about exploding alternators from cracked housings. which one would be more dependable?
3. anyone have a vehicle application guide(containing either alt) to expedite searching for a probable canidate?
Thanks!
*edit* nevermind about the 144, looks to be way too large.
[This message has been edited by sleevePAPA (edited 03-04-2013).]