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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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I have an alternator that seems to need replacement, just wondering what is the oem amp output 130? And what harm is it if I go to a 160 amp remaned unit?
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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no harm, it has a regulator so it won't overcharge

a higher output alternator will let you run more electrical systems in the car without putting a strain on the alt. and battery
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So what's the going price and best place to buy said 160 amp alternator?
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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From what I have seen, the price is around mid 300 or so.

As far as places to get them at, I can't remeber really. Search a bit, it's all over the forum.
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I saw a remaned unit on ebay from a company that offers a 1 year warranty on a 160 amp unit for around $120

When I have the A/C on the voltage guage goes to the 12 volt level, almost or just at the red area of the guage. I think the 160 amp sould help?
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Do Not Buy The One Off Ebay Eagleautoelectric Is Prolly The One You Saw Been There Done That Best Thing To Do Is Find A Local Rebuild Shop With A Good Rep And Have Your Alt Built And Boosted To 160 And Do The Big 3 Upgrade Done All That No Problems My Gauge Stays Around 14-14.5 With Ac On High And Headlights On Good Luck P.s. Add A Ground Wire From The Top Bolt On Ps Pump And Attach It To The Bolt On The Abs Bracket Will Replace The Ground Wire That Is On The Back Of Driverside Head Incase It Is Broke Or Wore Also Check That The Exciter Wire Is Not Broke I Know This Is Alot Of Infor But You Can Do All This Work In About 5 Hrs If You Have Access To A Lift Also Use Good Connectors To Battery And Buy You An Optima Yellow Top Its Worth The Money Just My .02 Just Check Around On Ls1 Tech You Will Find Out How To Do All I Ve Told You Cause Thats Where I Found Out How Too
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Do Not Buy The One Off Ebay Eagleautoelectric Is Prolly The One You Saw Been There Done That Best Thing To Do Is Find A Local Rebuild Shop With A Good Rep And Have Your Alt Built And Boosted To 160 And Do The Big 3 Upgrade Done All That No Problems My Gauge Stays Around 14-14.5 With Ac On High And Headlights On Good Luck P.s. Add A Ground Wire From The Top Bolt On Ps Pump And Attach It To The Bolt On The Abs Bracket Will Replace The Ground Wire That Is On The Back Of Driverside Head Incase It Is Broke Or Wore Also Check That The Exciter Wire Is Not Broke I Know This Is Alot Of Infor But You Can Do All This Work In About 5 Hrs If You Have Access To A Lift Also Use Good Connectors To Battery And Buy You An Optima Yellow Top Its Worth The Money Just My .02 Just Check Around On Ls1 Tech You Will Find Out How To Do All I Ve Told You Cause Thats Where I Found Out How Too
For the love of god do not post like that again...

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