Welcome to the forum! Good luck with the alternator. Mine on my Miata died on me during a track day earlier this year. I was able to make it to a nearby AutoZone where I changed it in the parking lot!
Thanks. I haven't been impressed with the reviews the Duralast alts get that Autozone carries, so I ordered 1 from my local mom and pop parts store. Should be here today and hopefully will drop right in as easily as the old 1 came out.