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Originally posted by BURNTU2:
I dont think your 95 Mistique is geared like the SVTs...i turn 4,000 RPMs on the freeway...thats a lot of constant high rev'ing, extra wear on the alternator, right?
I can't comment on the SVT but the duratec and zetec 5-spds turn 3k rpm at 70 on the highway
was jsut trying to say that it may not be dependent upon driving conditions
don't forget as teh brushes wear out they will begin to "float" and that reduces their ability to transfer power
I mean the brushes on my 99 were pretty worn when we changed it out, and it was from NH, when my 95 was always a CT car and it shows no signs of starting to fail
- 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd
- 99 Contour SeVT Sport - Duratec/5spd
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It was a local independent here in windsor, should have gone dealer.
98 Contour SE 3.0L 5-speed
SCT PRP, Gutted IMRC's, Fidanza Flywheel, Race Ported 2004 3.0L Oval Port, Zex 125hp shot, 70mm Mustang TB, 42Lb injectors,Walbro 255 pump, Traction Bars, Zeitronix wideband o2, lots of little things, 10,000K HID's!! 
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Autozone alternator is like $180 with lifetime warranty for a rebuilt.
1998 Contour SE 2.5L Duratec DOHC 5spd. "Who needs a working IMRC? - I don't."
1968 Chevelle 300 Deluxe
1994 GMC Yukon SLE
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3K at 70??
something is wrong with my mx-3.. or the god damn gearing is to short... I turn almost 4500k at 120 km/h acually more like 4200k
1997 Civic CX (lsvtec,el frontend,fast, nuff said)
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Wow 4200 at 120km/h !!!
That's insane !
I've got a Contour SE V6 1998 and it runs at about 3200km at 120km/h
BTW, my alternator just died on me at 150000km.
I went to the first place I could find when I noticed the batterie light go on: CTire !
They claim 350$ for the alternator from Ford and about 2 hours of labor to fit it in. As it's dec 23 and I'm about 40km from my regular mecanic, I figure even towing it over to them with cover the cost and I'd ahve to wait for the 27th or so before he could get to it.
What do you all think ?
(BTW, I'm gonna read that alternator FAQ)
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Originally posted by Moloko:
Autozone alternator is like $180 with lifetime warranty for a rebuilt.
Oh reeeeeally? 
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