charging/battery problem, '88 5kcstq

[auditude at neta.com]

There's always more.  I was cleaning and conditioning my 
door panels and various other interior bits, and had the radio and 
some dome lights on.  After this and other times, when I go to start 
the car, it cranks very slowly, almost not starting the car.

I know the stock voltage regulators suck, and I would like to try the 
motorcraft external regulator conversion soon.  I have some Coupe 
GT alternators I could use in the meantime, or maybe just the regs. 
 Will type 85 alternators work in a type 44?

I'd like to replace the whole battery to engine compartment cable 
too.  Any pointers on this?  I'm looking at SJM's site on this matter.

I've also got a corvette 120 amp alternator, has anyone gone non-
bosch on their cars?

Thanks,

Ken