Do you know of anyone who tests & reviews High Output alternators?

[metallic]

I've tried two different brands of HO alternators without much success. Neither were/are very good quality, in my opinion.

I'm looking for a good alternator, NOT cheap. At least 100 real amps at a realistic idle speed.

I did put a small pulley on one alternator. The small pulley helped the amps at idle, but the alternator only lasted about two years. I don't put a lot of miles on the vehicle. I'm sure the small pulley must have shortened the lifespan of the alternator.

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[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Been running a DC Power 270xp on my daily for 5 years now. Does around 190a HOT at idle. Not cheap but worth it IMO...

 

[SMS 10+ year member]

I've tried two different brands of HO alternators without much success. Neither were/are very good quality, in my opinion.
I'm looking for a good alternator, NOT cheap. At least 100 real amps at a realistic idle speed.

I did put a small pulley on one alternator. The small pulley helped the amps at idle, but the alternator only lasted about two years. I don't put a lot of miles on the vehicle. I'm sure the small pulley must have shortened the lifespan of the alternator.

mind if i ask what 2 brands suked?

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

mind if i ask what 2 brands suked?

More than likely the ebay variety

 

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mind if i ask what 2 brands suked?

More than likely the ebay variety

 

[metallic]

mind if i ask what 2 brands suked?

They were NOT cheapo brands from from eBay.

I don't think it's fair to mention the brands, since I have no absolute proof that the alternators were defective or low quality. I don't remember the first brand. The second brand had a small "overdrive" pulley. It was 130 AMP, and cost about $200. It worked well while it lasted, but like I said, the small pulley must have shortened the lifespan. Or, maybe not.

 

[metallic]

Been running a DC Power 270xp on my daily for 5 years now. Does around 190a HOT at idle. Not cheap but worth it IMO...

I've looked at DC Power. I may go with them, but I would need an adapter bracket. I'm trying to avoid using an adapter bracket.

Thanks!

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

Quality Power is the last company i've delt with and their product works very well. To get a solid 100A at idle we used a 240A alternator.

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

My 240 mechman does 150 at idle

 

[05trailblazer 10+ year member]

meechman alts have done me very good.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

power master is a good company as well for alts

 

[slim2fattycake 10+ year member]

Been running a DC Power 270xp on my daily for 5 years now. Does around 190a HOT at idle. Not cheap but worth it IMO...

the 270xp is beast.

mind if i ask what 2 brands suked?

spill the beans.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

My 270xp does 190 hot at idle, can't ask for much more...