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86longbed · 09-11-2007, 07:38 PM

ok so this is a stupid question but does any one know where a good place to get a 94 amp or higher alt for an 86 350? and how much? so that I can run a mark VIII fan with a 30 amp draw
-thanks

Srubydo1986 · 09-11-2007, 08:58 PM

autozone might have one

Justins76 · 09-11-2007, 09:44 PM

I got mine from checkers with a lifetime warranty. Those rebuilt ones need that!

gchemist · 09-11-2007, 10:45 PM

Grab one off a 84-86 Camaro. V-belt and 100 amps. I had one on my truck. Upgraded it to 120 amps for $65.

Pyrotechnic · 09-12-2007, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Grab one off a 84-86 Camaro. V-belt and 100 amps. I had one on my truck. Upgraded it to 120 amps for $65.

Ditto. Say you want one for a 84 Camaro 305 High Output with A/C. With a core exchange I believe it's around $70 at Autozone for a lifetime warranty reman. You can probably give them your old stock alternator for a core and they wont notice the difference. Did that on my truck and it's been working good so far.

AceX · 09-12-2007, 03:39 AM

I run a powermaster 140amp in my truck. 80 amps idle. Bolt in and drive.

pcmcobra · 09-12-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AceX

I run a powermaster 140amp in my truck. 80 amps idle. Bolt in and drive.

75sierraclassic · 09-12-2007, 01:27 PM

Never buy an alternator (or anything) from Autozone. They are nothing but POS's. I went through 1 on my truck and 2 on a 91 camry. They may have a lifetime warranty, but I gaurantee you'll put many on and fry something in the process. I've had nothing but back experiences with auotzone parts.

Pyrotechnic · 09-12-2007, 02:02 PM

What brand was the one for your Toyota? The one for my truck was Duralast brand.

75sierraclassic · 09-12-2007, 02:56 PM

Both were duralast. From the experiences I've had and a few of my friends have had they will last for about 6 months to a year and short out. There is a little company near my hometown that rebuilds alternators and starters and they have a big sign on the counter that reads "will not rebuild duralast alternators". They also say they are not worth a dang.

Pyrotechnic · 09-12-2007, 03:50 PM

Oh well, hopefully mine continues to work for awhile. How would they know it was a Duralast rebuild anyway? It's just a rebuilt Delco alternator, doesn't say Duralast anywhere on it.

Malo83 · 09-12-2007, 04:03 PM

Have a Duralast Alt on the wifes 2000 Blazer that I installed 3 yrs ago and no problems-Life Warr.

09-11-2007, 07:38 PM	#1
86longbed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 19	Alternators ok so this is a stupid question but does any one know where a good place to get a 94 amp or higher alt for an 86 350? and how much? so that I can run a mark VIII fan with a 30 amp draw -thanks

09-11-2007, 08:58 PM	#2
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Alternators autozone might have one __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

09-11-2007, 09:44 PM	#3
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Alternators I got mine from checkers with a lifetime warranty. Those rebuilt ones need that! __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

09-11-2007, 10:45 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Alternators Grab one off a 84-86 Camaro. V-belt and 100 amps. I had one on my truck. Upgraded it to 120 amps for $65. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

09-12-2007, 03:39 AM	#6
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Alternators I run a powermaster 140amp in my truck. 80 amps idle. Bolt in and drive. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

09-12-2007, 01:27 PM	#8
75sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 186	Re: Alternators Never buy an alternator (or anything) from Autozone. They are nothing but POS's. I went through 1 on my truck and 2 on a 91 camry. They may have a lifetime warranty, but I gaurantee you'll put many on and fry something in the process. I've had nothing but back experiences with auotzone parts.

09-12-2007, 02:02 PM	#9
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Alternators What brand was the one for your Toyota? The one for my truck was Duralast brand.

09-12-2007, 02:56 PM	#10
75sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 186	Re: Alternators Both were duralast. From the experiences I've had and a few of my friends have had they will last for about 6 months to a year and short out. There is a little company near my hometown that rebuilds alternators and starters and they have a big sign on the counter that reads "will not rebuild duralast alternators". They also say they are not worth a dang.

09-12-2007, 03:50 PM	#11
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Alternators Oh well, hopefully mine continues to work for awhile. How would they know it was a Duralast rebuild anyway? It's just a rebuilt Delco alternator, doesn't say Duralast anywhere on it.

09-12-2007, 04:03 PM	#12
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Alternators Have a Duralast Alt on the wifes 2000 Blazer that I installed 3 yrs ago and no problems-Life Warr.



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