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Bought this alternator for my 2003 Chevy S10 ZR2 as an upgrade to the stock CS130D. The AD244 style is a direct fit for the bracket on the V6 Vortec engines, and is a common upgrade for the S10 and related vehicles. I have 2 electric radiator fans and a bunch of electrical equipment, was definitely too much for a stock alternator. This upgrade was desperately needed and totally worth it, my gauge is solid at 14v and no flickering dash anymore, even with EVERYTHING turned on. When installing a high output alternator, make sure to do the Big 3 upgrade at the same time so you don't burn up your cables (Google is your friend). Also, for my V6 Vortec, I had to get a belt about 2 inches longer than the stock size to run this alternator properly with my tensioner, because the pulley sits higher than the stock CS130D does. I recommend doing the swap in an auto parts store parking lot so you can easily find the right belt. AutoZone was great for me, they let me test fit 4 different belts until we found the right length.