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Good Alternators?
Ok... i am in need of a new alt. i want a higher output... what are some good brands?
was the 84-86 camaro alts are direct bolt on? and alittle higher output? |
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Powermaster is supposed to be a good brand. That's what I'm getting. Puts out good idle amps. Not sure what # to get though.
PowerMaster
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Jon I got mine for $120 for a 120 amp chrome here in town. Txstruck and I both have some from the guy and have had excellent luck with them. If you want a chrome one let me know and I'll give you his info.
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I recently bought a Summit 100 amp chrome alternator for $99 bucks. It's a one wire hookup and a breeze to install, works great.
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I have a 84-86 Camaro 94 amp in my truck. Direct bolt in!! Took less than 10 minutes to install.
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g, what size engine is that for? I can only find the 63 amp ones.
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part # and how much?
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Part number 10463397 94 amps
I bought mine on ebay for only $35!! Brand new too. Some guys bought bough two while trouble shooting. Later he found the problem didn't need it. He could not return it because he lost the receipt. ![]() OH GM LIST: $211.25 OUR PRICE: $105.63 www.gmpartsdirect.com Visit your local parts store. You can probably find it for a similiar price. |
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
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There are 97 and 108 amp versions too.
Part number 10464391 |
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You can find some pretty good deals on ebay on chrome or non chrome in 100 amp
Ive got one of then alternators off a 85 trans am on my 68 and its 94 amp Jc whitney sells an "iceberg" kit for the 63 up alternators to convert them to 105 amp i dont know how well they work but it comes with a new stator diodes and brushes so it sounds like a basic rebuild kit with a larger amp stator As i recall they are about 30 bucks. www.jcwhitney.com |
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88 R20 burbs came factory with 105 AMP delco's.
PO of my truck liked his pressure washer and hit it hot one time just before I bought it cracking the diode's. Had it rebuilt by the local guy. Watched him test it. He ran it up to 100 amps for a bout 5 minutes on his test rig and got it good an hot. Didn't miss a beat. Been great ever since and I have a lot of power demand. 440 watts on high beams when the Hella's are on. I also have a travel trailer and the battery on it charges when plugged int othe truck. No problems. I did some stuff to help with voltage drop inlucing running a second ground straight from the battery to the fire wall. My truck had a wire right off the alternator to the battery instead of down to the starter then the battery and that helps as well.
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Right turn Clyde
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Isnt that serpentine belt setup though? Or could you just change out the pulley on the alternator for the v belt one?
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The 84-86 Camaro had the V-belt option. If you find one from that year you can swap pulleys too.
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One word. Powermaster.
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Right turn Clyde
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Thanks for explaining that.
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