V6 Alternator upgrade
04-10-2012 | 04:33 AM
#1
V6 Alternator upgrade What are my choices for upgrading the stock alternator, it is a CS130D as pictured below, unless someone knows of some kind of bracket adapter there doesn't appear to be a way to get any other alternator to fit in that location.
So far I have found these choices, can anyone recommend which to go with or If you know of a better way/choice I would love to hear about it.
(non-sponsor link removed)
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Year/1999/Make/PONTIAC/Model/FIREBIRD/Department/Ignitions-Electrical/Section/Charging-Systems/Part-Type/Alternators-and-Generators/Engine-Type/V6/?Ns=Rank|Asc
Let me also mention I have completed my Big 3 with 1/0 gauge OFC wiring so I am setup to handle the current of any alternator, and yes I have a LARGE stereo that will one day be even BIGGER, planned system will be 4k watts.
I will be getting my current one tested but I believe the voltage regulator is going out and possibly a diode, the system charges fine when above 1k rpm but when braking at rpm's below that the headlights dim and when idling the voltage gauge will fluctuate also when using turn signals I can see a small dip everytime it flashes and this is all on a brand NEW Optima Redtop and a big 3 upgrade, the fact is its old and looking at the case the copper coils are almost all BLACK, I'm fairly confident its the original to the car which is at 179k on the body.
So far I have found these choices, can anyone recommend which to go with or If you know of a better way/choice I would love to hear about it.
(non-sponsor link removed)
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Year/1999/Make/PONTIAC/Model/FIREBIRD/Department/Ignitions-Electrical/Section/Charging-Systems/Part-Type/Alternators-and-Generators/Engine-Type/V6/?Ns=Rank|Asc
Let me also mention I have completed my Big 3 with 1/0 gauge OFC wiring so I am setup to handle the current of any alternator, and yes I have a LARGE stereo that will one day be even BIGGER, planned system will be 4k watts.
I will be getting my current one tested but I believe the voltage regulator is going out and possibly a diode, the system charges fine when above 1k rpm but when braking at rpm's below that the headlights dim and when idling the voltage gauge will fluctuate also when using turn signals I can see a small dip everytime it flashes and this is all on a brand NEW Optima Redtop and a big 3 upgrade, the fact is its old and looking at the case the copper coils are almost all BLACK, I'm fairly confident its the original to the car which is at 179k on the body.
Last edited by WhiteBird00; 04-10-2012 at 08:43 AM.
04-12-2012 | 03:28 AM
#2
I found a really good deal on the Powermaster Alt listed on the summit link above (shipped with tax and everything for 30 dollars cheaper then the summit price before tax and shipping) are they a good alternator? should I order it? Or any of you sponsors out there do you sell Alternators and have any deals running?
