12 volt alternator for 914 Engine?

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12 volt alternator for 914 Engine?

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Anyone have part number for this conversion?
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Re: 12 volt alternator for 914 Engine?

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55A alternator, VW 021-903-023-A, Bosch 0 120 400 719, Bosch Short AL75X.
70A alternator, VW 021-903-023-E, Bosch 0 120 450 001/002, Bosch Short AL108X.
Voltage Regulator 55A & 70A use the same Regulator 043 903 803 B.
Alternator Wire Harness for AL75X 55A Alt., 1972 to 1977, 021 971 349 F
Alternator Wire Harness for AL75X 55A Alt., 1978 to 1979, 029 971 349 A
Alternator Wire Harness for AL108X
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Re: 12 volt alternator for 914 Engine?

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If you are using an upright shroud it would be very different than the usual type 4 alternator used. Post a pic of the shroud you are using and the stand and you will get a more accurate recommendation.

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DTM shroud and I assume it is the 914 stand. I purchased car with 914 already installed. Can get photo if that would help.
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Yes, I think a photo or two are necessary to understand what you have ....
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Yes a pic please. Stock 914 is not possible. Here you can see the stock location of the alternator down low on the motor.
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Re: 12 volt alternator for 914 Engine?

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Jim

I am really confused now, all 914's were 12v. The one in the photo is 12v, from the face I think it's 70 amp version Bosch P/N 120 450 002
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Re: 12 volt alternator for 914 Engine?

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John, the entire stock (914) cooling system including that alternator must be changed to something else to work in a 356, unless one wants to completely hack up the car to fit that 914 setup. Generally it gets changed to look similar to stock 356, or to look similar to a 4 cam or 911.
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I need to explain. I purchased the 63 Coupe with a 914 engine already in it. Want to convert to 12 volt and go with an alternator. Photos attached.
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Any VW alternator will fit that stand. It has the forward cutout to clear the front of the alternator.
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp ... =BOS-AL82N

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How about Bosch AL82N?
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Thats the link I provided

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Jim,
Thanks for your help. I will be calling on Black Friday. What would be best time to call or should/could I order on line?
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The link I provided says that the 20% off Black Friday offer is for web orders, so I would order it online on Friday. It would be easier anyways to order online, just remember to enter the online code when you checkout.

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Jim, is that company yours, or just a source you know of?
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