# Alternator **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [June 19, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator/125527 "2009-06-19T20:09:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![willcann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/51bf81/32.png) [@willcann](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/willcann)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator/125527/1 "2009-06-19T20:09:49Z")
just wondering what is the biggest Alternator i can get for a kade. im looking for 100amp+ and i really dont want to have one ship in from Ohio Gens. thanks guys mike ---
**Author:** ![Adam\_s13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Adam\_s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adam_s13)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator/125527/2 "2009-06-19T20:26:29Z")
Get this: alternator that cost you **less than CTire will give you for broken one (core)** **_PERFECT UPGRADE FOR 240sx with KA or SR engine_** '95 Quest alternator - **$90** [http://www.nicoclub.com/articles/Alternator.html](http://www.nicoclub.com/articles/Alternator.html) lmk adam ---
**Author:** ![AhmadG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ahmadg/32/5577_2.png) [@AhmadG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AhmadG)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2009, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator/125527/3 "2009-06-20T10:47:02Z")
^I agree with Adam. Quest alternators are a good upgrade, but require a little fabrication if I recall correctly from those DIY articles on NICO. Plus for $90 bucks, thats a badass deal. ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Lunn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f1d935/32.png) [@Big\_Lunn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Big_Lunn)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2009, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator/125527/4 "2009-06-20T21:49:22Z")
yup, done the mod…great upgrade escpecially if ur rockin a system. ---
**Author:** ![AhmadG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ahmadg/32/5577_2.png) [@AhmadG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AhmadG)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator/125527/5 "2009-06-21T10:25:06Z")
What modifications did you have to do, and how long did it take to install? Just out of curiosity. ---
**Author:** ![willcann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/51bf81/32.png) [@willcann](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/willcann)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator/125527/6 "2009-06-21T10:31:11Z")
thanks guys for the help ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Lunn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f1d935/32.png) [@Big\_Lunn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Big_Lunn)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator/125527/7 "2009-06-21T10:48:04Z")
> [@best place to get evo aligned](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-to-get-evo-aligned/22688/4): > > What modifications did you have to do, and how long did it take to install? Just out of curiosity. I had to do a bit of grinding on the alternator itself, i had to also grind out the slot on the alternator bracket so that i can can create more tension so the belt wouldn’t sqeek. here is a good write up on NICO, there is another one that i followed as well but can’t seem to find it… > **[DIY 110 Amp Nissan Quest Alternator into KA24E - adapted from article -...](https://forums.nicoclub.com/diy-110-amp-nissan-quest-alternator-into-ka24e-adapted-from-article-t131961.html)** ---
**Author:** ![AhmadG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ahmadg/32/5577_2.png) [@AhmadG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AhmadG)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternator/125527/8 "2009-06-21T11:00:26Z")
That was a fast response, thanks dude. I’ll consider this upgrade in the future, right now my car wants an Optima Redtop. lol