Looking for new alternator...higher amp if possible...
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I am looking to upgrade my alternator, current one is starting to not hack it at idle, going to 12 with everything on at idle, soon as you get going it shoots back up. Far as I know that means alternator going bad...I wanted something better...I see Advance Auto Parts has a Bosch 140amp, most other alternators are 124. I am eventually putting in a sound system and the ELC compressor, etc...so I want more amps. Does anyone have any other suggestions or places to buy? Also just to be sure, it dropping to 12v at idle isn't good correct?
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Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
i have a 140 amp alternator from a 95 ssei. i can sell it to you if you need it..
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
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i have a 140 amp alternator from a 95 ssei. i can sell it to you if you need it..
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Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
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i have a 140 amp alternator from a 95 ssei. i can sell it to you if you need it..
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Yeah I just ordered the normal one from Advance Auto Parts, the Autolite Pro alternator, couldn't find anything better (higher amp) to fit my car...oh well...
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Originally Posted by ChilinMichael
Yeah I just ordered the normal one from Advance Auto Parts, the Autolite Pro alternator, couldn't find anything better (higher amp) to fit my car...oh well... ![Roll Eyes](https://www.gmforum.com/gm/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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Originally Posted by ChilinMichael
Yeah I just ordered the normal one from Advance Auto Parts, the Autolite Pro alternator, couldn't find anything better (higher amp) to fit my car...oh well... ![Roll Eyes](https://www.gmforum.com/gm/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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