Ohio Generator alts...anyone use 'em?

[528hz 10+ year member]

I just talked to a guy name Gus over there about an alt. I really liked the CS, and they seem to know what they're doing.

I searched around and couldn't find any threads after '05 stating whether or not to go with them.

Anyone have any input?

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[KHARPS 10+ year member]

I absolutely love mine. I've called over there and talked to Gus a few times, he's a huge help.

 

[528hz 10+ year member]

Yeah, real nice guy. He wasn't impatient or sounding like he wanted to get me off of the phone in a hurry. Big plus, as I'm the biggest fascist when it comes to CS.

 

[KHARPS 10+ year member]

Mine is a 200a and with a powermaster xs1200 up front and the big 3 I don't drop below 13.5v at my amp with my setup on full blast.

 

[528hz 10+ year member]

Did you send them a core? How much did you pay (you can PM me if you don't want to post it).

I got quoted $400 to build mine, and that's almost 50% less than what I was quoted by a couple of these "other compaines" that are so highly rep'd around here.

I think it's a good deal.

I'm going to send them my alt. and he says they can safely wind it to 270 or so.

He definitely knows what he's talking about as he helped me learn a little bit.

 

[KHARPS 10+ year member]

From what I understand they are pricey new. I've bought two used Ohio Gen alts. I wasn't that satisfied with the first one but it was over 7yrs old and I was the third owner. But the one I just put in on Friday is amazing so far, I couldn't be happier.

 

[KHARPS 10+ year member]

Did you send them a core? How much did you pay (you can PM me if you don't want to post it).
I got quoted $400 to build mine, and that's almost 50% less than what I was quoted by a couple of these "other compaines" that are so highly rep'd around here.

I think it's a good deal.

I'm going to send them my alt. and he says they can safely wind it to 270 or so.

He definitely knows what he's talking about as he helped me learn a little bit.

Yeah I've bought both of mine used. The original owner of the one I just bought said it was a little over $500 new. What car do you have?

 

[Simek4life 10+ year member]

Did you send them a core? How much did you pay (you can PM me if you don't want to post it).
I got quoted $400 to build mine, and that's almost 50% less than what I was quoted by a couple of these "other compaines" that are so highly rep'd around here.

I think it's a good deal.

I'm going to send them my alt. and he says they can safely wind it to 270 or so.

He definitely knows what he's talking about as he helped me learn a little bit.

You can find many alts for around $400. When I looked to buy an alt, Ohio Gen was THE HIGHEST quote i got.

 

[528hz 10+ year member]

Yeah I've bought both of mine used. The original owner of the one I just bought said it was a little over $500 new. What car do you have?

This is for my '00 CLK 430. It uses a stock 150a Bosche alt. I found a used core for pretty cheap and that's what I plan on sending them. He was very familar with what the Bosche's are able to do reliably.

You can find many alts for around $400. When I looked to buy an alt, Ohio Gen was THE HIGHEST quote i got.

Well...I was quoted $700 by one company, and $600 by another.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

A lot of high profiled competitors have used and STILL use Ohio Generator.

 

[astrolade 10+ year member]

Gus and Tom at Ohoi Generator are some of the greatest and nicest people that I have dealt with. I ONLY run their alts. Gus knows what he is doing and will bend over backwards to make sure you are satisfied.

 

[MkKin420 10+ year member]

I bought a 200a cs130 from ohio gen and it worked great, and Tom and Gus are cool guys I met them in person when I drove out there to pick mine up. Would definately get one from them again.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Gus is a great guy...i run an Ohio Generators alt on my CRX...i had one onmy Blazer Xtreme...but recently switched to a bigger pne....

 

[pr-festiva 10+ year member]

i run one in my festiva and price just depends on the car mine new was $650.great alts. and great CS

 

[528hz 10+ year member]

Great! Thanks for the input guys.

I'm going to go ahead and go with 'em.

 

[Corey J. 10+ year member]

Had nothing but issues with the one in my Acura Integra , sent it back 4 times to be fixed ! The one in my van works flawlessly , Im at a draw with this company !

 

[528hz 10+ year member]

How long ago did you purchase the one in your Integra?

 

[Corey J. 10+ year member]

It was in 04

 

[Corey J. 10+ year member]

The vans was in 07

 

[jdmferio13 10+ year member]

so you can just send in your original and have then build that one up? Is it cheaper that way instead of buying a new one