Tone, if you're not going to do the mod I may take the alt off your hands. Then maybe I'll do a VX-specific set of instructions as this seems like it could be an extremely good value for a proven new life-time warrantied OEM part rather than a converted used one for more $$$ with less output. Having followed along as three of our Florida brethren went through alternator replacement after last years muddy Ocala meet I immediately latched on to the PlanetIsuzoo mod as a good alternative. Unfortunately I just haven't had the need (more power!) to try it yet and get my hands on the actual install. In the install instructions they do address the slight bracket difference by reaming or over-drilling one of the mount holes on the alternator to allow alignment. I don't personally know if they're that close or not, you'd have to comment since you've tried it.