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irondiezl3
04-08-2009, 10:36 PM
anyone know where to get a better than oem alternator mainly more power or even just better quality?
CactusWill
04-08-2009, 10:41 PM
NAPA, if you're looking for quality
irondiezl3
04-08-2009, 10:50 PM
wow really i heard napa sucks in your personal opinion you think napa alt is good as delco or better?
pawzbear
04-08-2009, 11:06 PM
uuhhh....no napa would just be an average aftermarket brand. A company did make aftermarket higher amperage alternators for aleros at some point in time.. I think it was Mr Alternator. but i dunno how available those may be any more.

But if you are looking for a high quality, readily available option... cant go any better than Delco or perhaps even Bosch?
Redog
04-08-2009, 11:24 PM
Advanced Auto Parts sells a good alternator, Auto Zone doesn't.

NAPA is overpriced
jabartram
04-08-2009, 11:30 PM
http://www.db-starter-alternator.com/

i have one of their 220 amp alternators running now.
pawzbear
04-08-2009, 11:35 PM
no, ew, stay away from advance and auto zone parts, ugh wtf
Cliff8928
04-09-2009, 02:04 AM
I've had my DLG alternator from AutoZone on my 3400 for 6 years now. Never failed me.
CactusWill
04-09-2009, 02:16 AM
Every part sold at the discount auto stores is not garbage, but alternators especially have been known to have alot of defects, when they get cheaply made parts from no name manufacturers.
irondiezl3
04-09-2009, 02:29 AM
i figure get a really good one since i have a nice battery and i have original alt. when i hit my brakes. my headlights dim pretty bad so im assuming thats a good sign its on its way out.
cherrington17
04-09-2009, 06:29 AM
i have the mr.alternator one. its overpriced as well. 250 for a 200A? too much.

message cargodz or go to excessiveamperage.com i think they make them to.
Ryan from Ohio
04-09-2009, 07:59 AM
www.excessiveamperage.com

Nates a good guy (and hes providing some door prizes for ASS). so ya start with him.

After that I would give www.motorcityreman.com a try. Will probably have to email them for a price.
irondiezl3
04-09-2009, 11:00 AM
wow so far noone makes it for a 2004 v6. wierd youd think it would be the same alt. thx for suggestions :)
Nate's Alero
04-09-2009, 11:09 AM
wow so far noone makes it for a 2004 v6. wierd youd think it would be the same alt. thx for suggestions :)

i think any alt for a 99 - 04 will fit