well my alternator went out  (been a week, driving me crazy as this is my DD).  I'm running dual batteries, winch, hid aux lights, rock lights, cb, 30 psi on demand pump for on board shower, and all the little gadgets, My last one was a 150 amp modified Toyota unit, looking at options: another high ouput?, chevy cs144?,i have been reading alot, wanna get some suggestions, and why?  any input would be appreciated

I put this one on my 22re 1988 4Runner after I realized how difficult it would be to fit the larger GM type.  It works well.  I still had to do a little grinding to make it fit, but it was doable.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWM-47294

My only complaint is that you have to rev it up for awhile to get it to start charging.  It doesnt start charging at idle right after you start the engine.  Once its charging, it WILL charge at idle.

 

I have found that once it is charging, it will charge even at idle.  But it takes awhile to get it there.  Revving it up to 1800 a few times isn't enough, it has to be driven a bit before it does its thing.  That being said, I am happy enough with it that I will probably buy another one for my new 1985 project if it ever goes out.

Glen runs two alternators on his 79.  One is the main one, and the other is switched from inside the cab. 

Here is a write up I did on putting a PowerMaster Alt, on my 3.0. Embedded in the write up is a link to putting one an a 22r. Pictures are gone in my write, I am going to see if I can fins them to replace them.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-truck-4runner/458156-hi-amp-alternator-3-0-v-6-a.html

I run a 88 Cressida/supra 80 amp. Fits the same as an efi 22re alt and wires same too