loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one
08-17-2002, 11:10 AM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one Right on whoever you are <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> !!!
got these URLs on my email box:
http://www.alternatorparts.com/CS-144_Special_offer.htm
http://www.4alterstart.com/door/
Woohoo, Thanks alot <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
got these URLs on my email box:
http://www.alternatorparts.com/CS-144_Special_offer.htm
http://www.4alterstart.com/door/
Woohoo, Thanks alot <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one try to find an alternator off of an F-body police car. I had a 93 lt1 and got one. 140a, the one that was on it was 123a i belive. dont know about the newer F-bodys, but i bet it will work.
08-20-2002, 10:28 AM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one i am just guessing but i think i saw some 160 amp alt. from jegs maybe, or ramchargers, i hope this helps.
08-22-2002, 01:04 AM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one hey guys, does anyone know For Sure how many amps is stock alternator for 2k1+ trans am?
Someone told me it theya re like 140amps, so 160 wont make a difference for me
???
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Someone told me it theya re like 140amps, so 160 wont make a difference for me
???
Thanks
08-22-2002, 11:53 AM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one I too saw an aftermarket one in JEG's...That's the only one I've seen...
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08-29-2002, 08:03 PM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one Tom - I sent you the email on the alternators. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
The standard alternator is 105 amps. The 98 - 02 cop car package has the same 105 amp alternator.
I installed the large alternator and it barely fit. The upgraded alternator is the size of a Suburban alternator.
Hope this helps.
Manny
00 SS convertible
Houston
The standard alternator is 105 amps. The 98 - 02 cop car package has the same 105 amp alternator.
I installed the large alternator and it barely fit. The upgraded alternator is the size of a Suburban alternator.
Hope this helps.
Manny
00 SS convertible
Houston
08-29-2002, 08:20 PM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one
08-29-2002, 08:29 PM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one The upgraded smaller sized alternator gets too hot which in turn significantly reduces the alternator life (been through a couple of these small sized upgraded units)
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09-01-2002, 05:27 PM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one yeah,
for now, i don't even know if hi-ouput alt is going to help me.
The problem is that i'm running ASP crank pulley and stock overdrive/alt pulley
so, even if i'll get a better alt it won't give me much, right? i guess - right...
for now, i don't even know if hi-ouput alt is going to help me.
The problem is that i'm running ASP crank pulley and stock overdrive/alt pulley
so, even if i'll get a better alt it won't give me much, right? i guess - right...
09-02-2002, 08:50 AM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one Speaking of...do any of you guys have your headlights dim noticebly for a second as soon as you hit the brake pedal at night? I'm wondering if this is a common thing w/GM altenators causing this? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
09-03-2002, 05:10 PM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one Actually, my lights dim for many reasons. For some reason, my alt. volts like to drop to 11 or 12 for a sec and jump back to 14 to 15 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> Ya got me why?
09-04-2002, 12:01 AM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one I'm wondering if it's alla bout '01 and '02 year cars
mine is 2k1 and apparently my alt isn't that good <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
mine is 2k1 and apparently my alt isn't that good <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
09-22-2002, 03:24 PM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one Go to :---- http://www.alternatorparts.com They sell OEM upgrade alternators for us F-body and Y-Body guys, I've spoken to them, and got all the details on their alternators, I'm setting up a dealership with them, so if anyone is interested, send me an email, and i'll let you know when the dealership is a go, and what kind of deals they will offer us, i know he said he would hook me up if i could get a bunch of sales all at once, so lemme know who is serious and we'll get a list together of who, and what amp you want, any?'s just email me and we'll go from there. My email is.... ZYA_LTR@HOTMAIL.COM ......
09-23-2002, 01:09 AM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one http://www.stingerelectronics.com/st...lternators.asp
Expect to pay big bucks though. You didn't say what you needed it for but since this is the stereo section, I'll guess THAT.
Haven't priced any in a looong time but I'd guess in the $600 range for a 180-200 amp model. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Expect to pay big bucks though. You didn't say what you needed it for but since this is the stereo section, I'll guess THAT.
Haven't priced any in a looong time but I'd guess in the $600 range for a 180-200 amp model. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
09-23-2002, 01:14 AM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one Okay, saw what you wanted it for and just remembered the other brand...had a brain fart. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> Also, the light/brake thing is pretty normal I think, at least between mine and your cars. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Don't know that they have a web site but you might find some info here...
www.ampmanaudio.com/stingeralternator.asp
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Don't know that they have a web site but you might find some info here...
www.ampmanaudio.com/stingeralternator.asp
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09-23-2002, 07:53 PM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one I've dealt w/alternatorparts.com and I encourage you to do your homework before parting w/your hard-earned $$.
Keep in mind that unless you have some custom fabrication skills, you're probably gonna need to stick w/your stock-case CS130-D (Gen 4 F-body). A bigger alternator w/bigger case won't bolt up. The 200-amp CS144 is nice and big, and fits easily in a Gen 3 F-bod, but not in a Gen 4.
Remember that when you're spinning a bigger alternator, it takes more engine power to run it. If you changed your pulley to make more engine power available, you're defeating the pulley's purpose by going to a bigger alternator.
The output for the B4C (police) alternator is the same as the one for the Z28/SS (105Amp).
Perhaps the biggest lesson I learned is that the big amp alternators need their rpms to make power. At idle, my big amp unit won't charge at all and the voltage drop trips the idiot light. I learned from other sources that this is "normal". If the vendor (alternatorparts) had mentioned that, I'd have stayed stock - since I discovered that tidbit of info, they haven't returned my calls/e-mails.
Just my .02 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
Keep in mind that unless you have some custom fabrication skills, you're probably gonna need to stick w/your stock-case CS130-D (Gen 4 F-body). A bigger alternator w/bigger case won't bolt up. The 200-amp CS144 is nice and big, and fits easily in a Gen 3 F-bod, but not in a Gen 4.
Remember that when you're spinning a bigger alternator, it takes more engine power to run it. If you changed your pulley to make more engine power available, you're defeating the pulley's purpose by going to a bigger alternator.
The output for the B4C (police) alternator is the same as the one for the Z28/SS (105Amp).
Perhaps the biggest lesson I learned is that the big amp alternators need their rpms to make power. At idle, my big amp unit won't charge at all and the voltage drop trips the idiot light. I learned from other sources that this is "normal". If the vendor (alternatorparts) had mentioned that, I'd have stayed stock - since I discovered that tidbit of info, they haven't returned my calls/e-mails.
Just my .02 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
09-24-2002, 11:10 AM
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Re: loking for aftermarket alternator that produces more power than the stock one well,when i talked to the guy from alternatorparts.com
he said the new 200 amp will produce twice more power then the the stock one at IDLE
so we'll see
I'm going to install mine soemtime this weekend, i'll let you know how it went
he said the new 200 amp will produce twice more power then the the stock one at IDLE
so we'll see
I'm going to install mine soemtime this weekend, i'll let you know how it went
