Alternator Choices.

I am just now finishing my motor up, and I'm weary of the low-mile auto zone alternator that is on there now. Shortly after I get the motor in 519, I'm moving to Texas and thats a bit of a drive. So should I get a spare, or just go to Mitsu and see if they can get me an OEM unit? How much would one be from the dealer? BTW, a Saturn alternator isn't an option right now.

 

[Adorsey]

I just put in a 90amp mitsu alternator from Advance Auto. I believe it was $145 after returning the core. She starts up good, but havent done much driving since I put it in.

 

[THEKID]

get a high amp unit 150amp maniac electric

 

[Adorsey]

^ Awe, I wish I knew of something like that..

 

[KiNgMaRtY]

Darn, same here. Almost the same price as the Autozone/Kragen replacement. Lifetime warranty so its not that bad (just went in and swapped it out) plus my PS pump was leaking on it. I replaced both of them this weekend.

 

[chucklesas]

Sweet, I think my 135 amp alter-start alternator is on the outs (only reads 13.8 volts at 3000rpm) nice to see someone is still making some high-amp models. Oh, and nobody ever warns about the difficulty of replacing on alternator once you've done the alternator relocation kit. I'm not looking forward to that little project. I don't know if it will squeeze out between the trans and water pipes or if the intake will have to come off.

 

[atc250r]

Don't hold me to this Charles but I'm pretty sure the intake has to come off. That high output one looks like a great deal. I think the lifetime Advance Auto one I got was about $120 and its just a DSM 75 amp job. With all the stuff (ABS, AC, etc...) that has been removed from many of these cars I don't see the lower amperage as being a problem but its nice to have that extra juice in reserve.

 

[mikus]

Cano electric in Chicago, about $100. They have a coupon on their site, I've run two (on two vr4's) no problems.

Man alive, do not get a box store alternator for this car