alternator mods

You could use the dodge truck alt. But that would open another can of worms with built in regulator.
1996 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 5.2L V8 Alternator / Generator | RockAuto
That is another viable alternator. Without checking the vehicle wiring diagram to make sure. I don't think it has a built in VR. I think that vehicle has the VR built into the computer. That alternator should be a direct replacement as far as wiring.