alternator adapter

[99xcss4]

just got an alternator for our 97 K-3500 the old one had a oval/rectangle plug the new is a little different what one of these is the right adapter https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tff-7520g https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-160 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1260714325...h3hkAEvasm0EGEzBX68yH8pBo=|tkp:Bk9SR562hvuaYw

 

[GoToGuy]

You got a different model alternator, huh?

 

[L31MaxExpress]

Which alternator did you have? Which one are you swapping to?

 

[99xcss4]

I had this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/3949012273...S2l8vRuvbp2n02dZJ2YcMfZw==|tkp:BlBMUPzkyv6aYw and am switching to this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/1260714325...-ae92-8e5a4111f9ad|iid:1|vlpname:vlp_homepage

 

[99xcss4]

You got a different model alternator, huh?

yes that is right

 

[xXxPARAGONxXx]

You need something like this:

4 Pin to 4 Pin Alternator/Generator Adapter

Changing your alternator on your GM Vehicle or your LS Swap? This adapter is plug-and-play for the alternator swap from the 4 pin LS Engine style connector to the 4 Pin 5.7/LT1 Alternator Connector.

bp-automotive.com

You may have to remove one wire (if it is not used) and move the remaining wire to another cavity. Shouldn't be anything you can't handle. Your service manual will tell you which cavity should be occupied for the respective connector.

Also, you did get the alternator bracket for that new alternator, right? It uses a different bracket than the other one.

 

[Alteca]

What’s the reason for switching? More amps? Also I’m pretty sure both of those plugs are the same thing.

 

[L31MaxExpress]

I had this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/394901227328?fits=Year:1997|Make:GMC&hash=item5bf1f28740:g:QIMAAOSwXoNlZbWa&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAAwPjnQQMfPd/1X0VXBrXrddnL4qAk5AawvbylF8VVXYskitZdLD/RcMS0VRudSjpV1ncFjWnoeYdtg32eypD6XHmlF7mmS7T1B/QxBikwPQzjAUwLjMVuHjJJ7azqYC2ECUkaex3Lty7RvOA1CUXdBu1TKe/sMfUKn2hMBDQSdKKIU+Qd51PApWjj99TWkFJqk/mqXC+WO7tCHRW61rSW16xPSQGHFydPUlyW3vDBqYS2l8vRuvbp2n02dZJ2YcMfZw==|tkp:BlBMUPzkyv6aYw and am switching to this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/126071432573?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=777008&algo=PERSONAL.TOPIC&ao=1&asc=20230823115209&meid=01f8b23108af4793937a3017029fca6f&pid=101800&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=394901227328&itm=126071432573&pmt=1&noa=1&pg=4375194&algv=RecentlyViewedItemsV2SignedOut&_trksid=p4375194.c101800.m5481&_trkparms=parentrq:d7eac53018c0a8d384a2e43cfffff2e4|pageci:56450326-ab84-11ee-ae92-8e5a4111f9ad|iid:1|vlpname:vlp_homepage

Mine had a stock adapter for that setup. You are going from a CS130D to a CS144. Would have been a better alternator and easier swap if you had grabbed an AD244.

 

[99xcss4]

I do not know if this matters or not but the truck is a 6.5 turbo diesel

 

[99xcss4]

What’s the reason for switching? More amps? Also I’m pretty sure both of those plugs are the same thing.

yes upgrade for a few more amps