I finally swapped my rebuilt 55amp OEM Bosch unit for the AL129X 115amp alternator from a 1993 Saab 9000. For $85 with no core to return I retired the 55amp factory alternator. May it R.I.P. I have swapped the 55amp OE version twice in the last year, the third time would have been last week. I found this "thread" and descided the 115amp Bosch unit from the Saab was a better solution, especially if I want to upgrade the audio with two amps and 1000 watts or more.

Power.. you either have the amperes or you don't. With 1/0 wiring and a fresh 49 group battery, my days of being let down by a failing 55amp OE alternator are now over.

Thanks to your feedback and suggestions in the "tread". This was quite easy. I did have to go to a longer V-belts as suggested on this "thread". The 10mm x 1000mm Contitech were swapped for Gates XL (model 7400) V-belt which are 10mm x 1031mm. They worked perfectly with plenty of adjustment still left on the factory mounting bracket. Pictures coming with the wiring upgrades.