Need alternator suggestions.
 

My alternator gave up on me tonight, (had to be towed home) :( so I am going to buy a new one.

Should I go with a higher amp alternator such as 80 or 100 amps?

I have a mild audio setup, 300 watt amp, two 10"s, so a higher amp alternator would be better right?

Any suggestions on brands as well would be greatly appreciated!

Thank You...

I would find a NAPA and buy their best one.
They "were" or "are" made in Atlanta and are very good pieces.

I would go with a 100amp alternator..as I have a 105 in my vette, and i have a 400 watt system, and fuel injection, and it's fine.

got a 100amp jegs alt on mine puts 14-15 volts up on the gauge

Check out Swerve's site for the 140amp 1-wire alternator conversion from powermaster. I got one and it rocks! I think I only paid $150 or so for it. But it's chrome and of course 1-wire. I took all the spaghetti wires off the alternator and intake. Clean as a whistle now. Swerve even helps with the clean up by identifying the wire colors.

Hey 1974Stepside, love your avatar blinking pictures, just wish you had MORE of Carmen Electra flashing up!!!! MAN SHE IS LOVE-EE-LEE!!!!

I have a 94 amp alternator from a Camaro. The 84-86 Camaro alternators are identical. They come in 94 and 100 amp versions. I got mine for $35 brand new off ebay. :D
Noticed the difference on the power windows right away too.

Well... I have a crap alternator that is very much dying. I will need a new one too. I have power everything and a 500 watt system. Im thinking atleast 100 amp.

So should I buy local? It might cost me some more, but if I get a defunct one I can return... hrmmm.... watching the power windows go up at about an inch per second isnt really making me too happy anymore :(

I wouldnt go less then 94 amp.
If you plan to run a sterio system and a strong electric fan + other accessories I wouldnt go less then 120 amp.
Headlights + sterio + electric fan = mad amp hog

Get one of MSD's new ones. 160 amp. Nice lookin piece!!!

Update: This is kind of late, but since the thread was brought back I thought I'd let you all know what I did.

Sunday night: The alternator went out.

Monday night: Call up Summit and order their 100 Amp Chrome One wire Alternator.

Wednesday morning: I miss the UPS delivery

Thursday Morning: Get the alternator and a new puppy. So I end up playing with the puppy all day and not fixing the truck :D

Friday: Installed alternator! Works great and everything seems to be working better than before...

LOL. Slacker!! J/P. What kind of puppy did you get?

I got a Chow-Mix pup, I posted a pic on the General Discussion board when I got her...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=77646

I just picked one up from a local auto electric shop last year. It only cost $43 with core exchange and has been fine so far...