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LS1 owners: how miles did your factory alternator last?
06-15-2006, 11:50 PM
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alternator thingy
Originally Posted by A-Bomb
Not tryin to get off the topic here but i just wanted to ask:
Does anyone have a problem with the lights pulsing on start-up? Dimming when u step on the brakes? i can't help but to think that it has something to do with the alternator.
Does anyone have a problem with the lights pulsing on start-up? Dimming when u step on the brakes? i can't help but to think that it has something to do with the alternator.
06-16-2006, 05:13 AM
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55K, original factory alternator, 3rd battery. What does everyone recommend for a replacement alternator, stick with GM or is there an affordable/better aftermarket brand?
06-16-2006, 06:17 AM
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Stock one went out around 32k. Bought a replacement from Advanced, that went out just a couple of weeks ago around 68k. We'll see how the next one works. Oh I've been through 4 batteries as well. 
06-16-2006, 12:10 PM
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Over 145K miles and nothing has failed on my 2001 Camaro SS ... well, maybe the battery but that could have been due to the U/D pulley not charging well. Alt is still running very strong. 
06-16-2006, 02:04 PM
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Bought my car w/ 47k on it in November 2005. Not sure if it was the origional or not. My dash lights flicker like a motha, but I have an UD pulley, oddesey pc680 mini battery, and my battery wires are due to be replaced because the previous owner crashed and I think his battery leaked on them
06-16-2006, 02:13 PM
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Bought my 2001 SS in March 05 with 27,000 miles. The car has 37,000 now, I replaced the battery when winter came around. Not that the battery was bad, I just didnt know how long it had been in the car when I got it. So I went with a red top Optima battery. Awesome battery!!
06-17-2006, 07:49 AM
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Mine died this past week. 55,940 miles to be exact and the one on my LT1 has 116,000 miles on 
. I replaced with a rebuilt autozone one. This has about 100 miles on it with a lifetime warranty. I just hope this one last even though to install one only took me a hour taking my time.
. I replaced with a rebuilt autozone one. This has about 100 miles on it with a lifetime warranty. I just hope this one last even though to install one only took me a hour taking my time. 