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Mechman high output alternators · Authorized dealer
Few people spot a 5.0L Capri at a cruise night, which is part of the appeal. These cars share their platform with the Fox-body Mustang, and owners treat them the same way: fuel injection swaps, electric fans, bigger pumps and a stereo. This page lists the Capri high output alternator options matched to 1979-1986 5.0L fitments, every one of them in a billet housing.
A Capri that sees drag strip passes often runs an electric fan, a higher-volume fuel pump and an upgraded ignition. Add an amplifier for the drive home and the charging system is outnumbered. Low voltage shows up as a fan that slows and a pump that struggles at the worst moment.
Coverage is a single span: 1979-1986 with the 5.0L, and the year/make/model selector above confirms the match. That keeps selection simple, even on a car with a long modification history. Every unit here belongs to the same alternator series, so your decision comes down to output and finish. If your car runs a different engine, check the Ford alternator collection before ordering.
Choose from 170, 240 and 320 Amp. Match the Capri high output alternator to the hardware you actually run:
All eight units use billet housings. Billet is machined from solid aluminum rather than cast like a standard housing, which gives a stiffer case and crisp detail. On a car this uncommon, finish matters: choose Polished, Chrome, Machined or Black to match the rest of the engine bay.
Pair your Capri high output alternator with a Big 3 upgrade from our wiring kits, and replace a brittle plug with a fresh alternator harness. The same Mechman high output alternators appear on our Thunderbird page, with fitment notes for that car.
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