Evan G Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 first off you need a vl 80amp alternator witch looks like this make sure you get the loom connector that plugs into the regulator! also grab a couple of regulators just in-case the ones in your vl alternator are worn! step 1 - dismantle the 4k alternator and vl alternators. step 2 - swap all the internals from the vl alternator to the corolla casing and use the vl fan (more fins = better cooling) step 3 - now remember those 4 LONG bolts holding the casing together? you need to find 2 about 2cm longer (i got mine from a 5k starter motor) step 4 - install those 2 longer bolts with the rear bracket and bolt it all up step 5 - install the regulator. step 6 - theres 2 wires coming off the vl reg, a thick white wire and a small brown one. white is constant power and brown is for the battery light i can't remember where they go into the corolla wiring but theres a small 2 pin plug going to the old alternator, one will have 12v constant and ignition power (use a multimeter) step 7 - UPGRADE THE CHARGING WIRE! because that 2mm charging wire isn't gonna last long with 80 amps. now what i did was get a thick battery wire (from supercheap) and wire it from alternator output post TO starter motor positive post. wires are hidden and looks neat step 8 - install alternator and refit fan belt. step 9 - start her up and turn all the lights on and check charging voltage (i got 14.5v under full load with everything electrical cranking! my lights don't dim with my sub anymore :P) it took me a GOOOD day to do all this. also paint the alternator housing/pulley/fan so they look shmick! feel free to ask any questions! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono1986 Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Awesome write up man, definately doing this soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM55 Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 good guide Evan ,may have to give this ago on my daily,thats if it doesnt fall apart taking the alternator off haa :lolcry: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENut Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) There are two common types of reg/bush sets, the type there (VL and many other gm etc), and the same as corolla. Not sure if they are interchangeable, but seems likely. Rather than chopping your wiring Edited September 12, 2010 by KENut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 There are two common types of reg/bush sets, the type there (VL and many other gm etc), and the same as corolla. Not sure if they are interchangeable, but seems likely. Rather than chopping your wiring you don't chop any existing wiring, all you do is crimp spade terminals on the vl reg wires and plug em in the corolla loom. easssyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENut Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Ah, well its still uugglllly Just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 well if you want them to look preeetttyyyy, cut/solder/heatshrink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Good work G banger, if I had a k bang I would be doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harun Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 well if you want them to look preeetttyyyy, cut/solder/heatshrink What are the benefits of this upgrade? Minus if your not running a audio system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 but let me guess, real men drive A bangers aye? :lolcry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) What are the benefits of this upgrade? Minus if your not running a audio system. more powerrr! well the std corolla output is 40 amps and the demister pulls 30amps when its turned on :glare: i did my upgrade cause i wanted to run a decent thermo and i was sick of the lights dimming with my sub LOL Edited September 12, 2010 by Evan G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 but let me guess, real men drive A bangers aye? :lolcry: Where else does the A in mAn come from, it's not a Kids car :P more powerrr! well the std corolla output is 40 amps and the demister pulls 30amps when its turned on :glare: i did my upgrade cause i wanted to run a decent thermo and i was sick of the lights dimming with my sub LOL More electrical power but I bet that it puts more load on the engine making it lose about .5 of a kw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) therefore you add a thermo fan, loose your engine fan and your back to square one? LOL Edited September 12, 2010 by Evan G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 therefore you add a thermo fan, loose your engine fan and your back to square one? LOL What, slow, yes :laff: Nah seriously, good work on the swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmac80 Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 love it dude.... good work.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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