My Billet alt is here and it fits !! pics and input welcome !

[5ABI VT]

Quality power was among the guys I emailed I honestly don't even remember why I didn't just go with them. In the end I believe my alternator is pretty much exactly like the quality power in that they use the same denso with the billet front cover. The link they sent me did have the options for a back exit post and included the harness. Seems to me quality power are doing the right thing and I do feel they offer the best fitment for plug and play by including the right harness as well as options on the ordering page for rear exit, belt style etc.

I saw your post hours after I had just cut and wired and soldered the new harness with my original :/ plug and play would have been nice but honestly once remembering all the advantages of the newer alternators , I don't think I will ever go back to stock. The original is like a dinosaur in comparison at least in my eyes. Regardless I may order one up and keep it just so the option is there to switch back. Pics to come !

[Locobob]

So what are the advantages of the newer alternators vs. stock?

[5ABI VT]

Originally Posted by Locobob

So what are the advantages of the newer alternators vs. stock?

In my opinion.. the oem alternator seems to work fine on these cars. After reading up on the newer alternators.. in a nutshell its more of an evolutionary change. More efficient, less heat, less noise, more output at idle and peak, greater durability etc etc. Is it needed? probably not I guess.