96-98 Vortec Alternator Upgrade AD244
If you want to upgrade your alternator and don't want to modify your wiring harness, heater hose tubing, and buy an additional bracket the AD244 is the way to go. Its a direct bolt on replacement, the only thing you will need is the belt made for running the 140 amp alternator (its available at any part store just ask for a belt and tell them you have the 140 amp alternator) Its a very easy upgrade, routing the new belt took longer than installing the alternator, lol.
Here is side by side comparison of the stock CS130D 105amp alternator that came stock in the 96-98 Vortec's and the newer AD244 (130-145amp that comes in the NBS trucks (99-05 only)
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I picked my alternator up at a local salvage yard for $50 w/30 day warranty
As you can see my original wiring harness plugs right in
The heater hose tube has plenty of clearance also:
Here are some before and after pics of the install:
With the factory CS130D 105 amp
With the AD244 145 amp installed
If you want to upgrade your alternator and don't want to modify your wiring harness, heater hose tubing, and buy an additional bracket the AD244 is the way to go. Its a direct bolt on replacement, the only thing you will need is the belt made for running the 140 amp alternator (its available at any part store just ask for a belt and tell them you have the 140 amp alternator) Its a very easy upgrade, routing the new belt took longer than installing the alternator, lol.
Here is side by side comparison of the stock CS130D 105amp alternator that came stock in the 96-98 Vortec's and the newer AD244 (130-145amp that comes in the NBS trucks (99-05 only)
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I picked my alternator up at a local salvage yard for $50 w/30 day warranty
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As you can see my original wiring harness plugs right in
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The heater hose tube has plenty of clearance also:
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Here are some before and after pics of the install:
With the factory CS130D 105 amp
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With the AD244 145 amp installed
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