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90rps13 · 02-23-2005, 02:26 PM

I just got my red top, but the alternator is all oily and dirty. Was wondering if it could be swaped out for my 93 KA alternator. Looks like it'll bolt right up and maybe has the same plug, but can it be done? I searched and couldn't find a solid answer.

projectRDM · 02-23-2005, 06:00 PM

Possibly. That a clear enough answer?

Drill the mounting points out IIRC, bolts right up.

rps13_fastback · 02-23-2005, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by R240NA

Possibly. That a clear enough answer?

Drill the mounting points out IIRC, bolts right up.

I'm 99% sure it works fine. The plug will plug right in, and like R240NA said, you have to drill out the threads so the SR bolt will go through it (easier than what it sounds like)

I put my 92 KA alternator in my 98 S14 SR and it worked great although the KA alt is rated at 80amps and S14 SR at 90amps I believe but I've had no problems. I think it has to do with extra fog lights in the Silvia Ks

projectRDM · 02-23-2005, 08:15 PM

Close. The auto parts stores list it 'with foglights', but it's only the Zenki model SRs (Qs and Ks) and Zenki US model SE cars. All Kouki models and base Zenkis received the 80amp unit.

02-23-2005, 02:26 PM	#1
90rps13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Covina, CA Age: 49 Posts: 411 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Are KA & SR alternators interchangeable? I just got my red top, but the alternator is all oily and dirty. Was wondering if it could be swaped out for my 93 KA alternator. Looks like it'll bolt right up and maybe has the same plug, but can it be done? I searched and couldn't find a solid answer.

02-23-2005, 06:00 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Possibly. That a clear enough answer? Drill the mounting points out IIRC, bolts right up. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

02-23-2005, 08:15 PM	#4
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Close. The auto parts stores list it 'with foglights', but it's only the Zenki model SRs (Qs and Ks) and Zenki US model SE cars. All Kouki models and base Zenkis received the 80amp unit. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com