thegoof529 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) Okay so I am looking for a new alternator for my 2003 Ford Focus ZX5. Looking for something between 160-180amps. Currently mine has the stock alternator and it just isn't making enough to keep up! I'm not running much, just a deck with 4 RF 6x8's a single RF 12" on a 500watt amp and a 500 watt power inverter (for laptops, iPads and such) that is hard wired up to the battery. I'm looking to upgrade to a bit more here soon. I'm running an Optima Yellow top and a .5 fared cap. Which Mechman alternator do you recommend and is the easiest to install. Do I need any special mounts or hardware for it? Or should it just be an easy swap? Looking at the l series 150. My focus has a 110 on it right now. Thanks for all of your help! Edited December 31, 2013 by thegoof529 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Best alt, for that car, is probably the one you have on it... Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskanzx5 Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 just contact mechman and talk to them. they can make one for you that will be a direct swap no extra parts or anything needed. do the big 3 though, it will help a lot. I have a 03 zx5 to and the alt is can be a bit of a pain to get to. move the power steering reservoir, coolant tank, after getting the alt unbolted either you will need to jack up the engine mount or use a pry bar on the passenger side motor mount to push the motor over a little bit to squeeze the alt out. either way though just contact mechman tell them what your goal is answer their question. imo, get the biggest one they offer. better to replace it once then twice. all bass heads upgrade eventually so get what you can now. Quote t1500bdcp 2 t2d4 15" 1 t600.4 1 t400.2 1 set p1 tweets singer alt, tons of wiring, smd vm-1, 80prs, back seat delete, still in the works, aiming for a 145-147 with the ability to play 25hz up to 50hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHMAN Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 From the sounds of it, the stock alternator would work if all you are trying to do is run a small device. Quote 1-888-MECHMAN www.Mechman.com [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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