Best alternator?

News:

  • Home
  • Help
  • Chat
  • Login
  • Register

    • « previous next »
    Pages: [1] 2

    Author Topic: Best alternator?  (Read 2391 times)

    Offline shatar4

    • Full Member
    • ***
    • Posts: 694
    • 71 Challenger
    Best alternator?
    « on: April 10, 2007 - 08:44:30 PM »
    I have a 340 in my Challenger and I am replacing the alternator. Which one do you think is the best? I am not running a electric fuel pump or fans, no power windows or air. I have heard of some people run a GM alternator. Thanks
    Logged
    1971 Triple black 340 Challenger


    Offline Chryco Psycho

    • Administrator
    • C-C.com Guru
    • *****
    • Posts: 36620
    • 70 Challenger R/T SE 70 tube Chassis Cuda now sold
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #1 on: April 10, 2007 - 11:15:28 PM »
    The Factory alt is the Best IMO all they ever need is a new set of brushes & the reg is seperate so you do not have to swap the alt if the reg fails
    Logged

    Challenger - You`ll wish You Hadn`t

    Offline IMNCARN82

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 3547
    • LeDZeP
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #2 on: April 11, 2007 - 06:42:52 AM »
    I tried a chrome one from mancini, powermaster?    After 2 of them I went to NAPA.  :grinyes:
    Logged
    '73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
    '69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
    13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
    71' Demon
    75' Duster
    87' Conquest TSI
    56' Plaza
    Boulder CO
    Robert    "cuda bob"

    Offline Chryco Psycho

    • Administrator
    • C-C.com Guru
    • *****
    • Posts: 36620
    • 70 Challenger R/T SE 70 tube Chassis Cuda now sold
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #3 on: April 11, 2007 - 08:51:56 AM »
    Powermasters are junk in my experience , very poorly built
    Logged

    Challenger - You`ll wish You Hadn`t

    Offline Autophile

    • Jr. Member
    • **
    • Posts: 339
    • Kowalski... and the keys to a sawed-off weekend!
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #4 on: April 11, 2007 - 12:49:12 PM »
    On the topic of Powermaster, I have seen poor quality control also (at least for the Mopar-style alternators). A friend of mine had to get 2 replacements before he got a good one. I have had better luck, no replacements needed, but I did have a small problem with a loose regulator. I love the one-wire hook-up, however.
    Logged
    1971 Cuda, black/black, 419 cu. in. 3G Hemi with twin turbos (build in progress), AlterKtion, Wilwood 12.19" disks, billet Rallye wheels

    Offline shatar4

    • Full Member
    • ***
    • Posts: 694
    • 71 Challenger
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #5 on: April 11, 2007 - 03:50:32 PM »
    That's kinda what I was looking for is the one wire and no external regulator, but if they are junk to begin with, I'll go with the factory one.
    Logged
    1971 Triple black 340 Challenger

    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 5392
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #6 on: April 11, 2007 - 07:07:37 PM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on April 11, 2007 - 08:51:56 AM
    Powermasters are junk in my experience , very poorly built

    i have a chrome powermaster that had issues under warranty, sent it back (another $16 or whatever), got it back and it was still bad. said hell with it and got the junkyard denso i have on there now and it works great.  :bigsmile:
    Logged
    Build Page: Goody's 'Cuda Build Page
    1976 Dodge Warlock
    1972 Barracuda - 5.7 Hemi + T56 Magnum

    Wheel & Tire Specs:Link

    Offline Killer_Mopar

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1886
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #7 on: April 12, 2007 - 12:07:26 PM »
    I bought a powermaster, drove it for a couple hundred mile and the windings shorted out. Called powermaster and they said they would repair it for free, couple days later they sent me a brand new one that has worked great so far. The powermaster looks too good and I get too many compliments for me to get rid of it. Alternators can easily be changed on the side of the road, so I carry a factory alternator just in case...
    Logged
    70 Challenger R/T SE - The never-ending project........

    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

    • C-C.com Expert
    • ********
    • Posts: 20946
    • I don't get NO respect! Member since 1/25/2002
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #8 on: April 12, 2007 - 02:42:19 PM »
    Quote from: Killer_Mopar on April 12, 2007 - 12:07:26 PM
    so I carry a factory alternator just in case...

    Your trunk must look like mine. BIG tool box, and a bunch of spare parts.  :lol:


       Mike
    Logged

    Mike

    1970 Challenger - SOLD
    2016 SXT+.  1 of 524 SXT+'s in Plumb-crazy for 2016.

    Offline Robb

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1006
    • Member since: March 20, 2003 - 09:52:47 AM
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #9 on: April 13, 2007 - 04:35:55 PM »
    Mancini has a bracket for a Toyota? (DENSO) alternator to fit a Mopar.  120amp

    http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/delialbrpk.html

    http://www.arengineering.com/alternatorbracket/ND_bracket/frame1.htm
    « Last Edit: April 13, 2007 - 04:57:55 PM by Robb »
    Logged

    70 Challenger SE  (440 SIX PACK / Keisler 5 speed, R/T SE replication)       68 Sport Satellite Convertible 383 Super Commando / 727  Survivor

    2002 Trans AM WS6 convertible:  DD
    1999 4Runner 4x4:  lifted-locked-armored  expedition vehicle
    1990 Jeep XJ 4x4:  Front Dana 60, GM-14bolt rear, 3 link, 4link, 5.38 detroits, beadlocked 40's, stretched to 110" wb  Rock Crawler

    Offline MJS73

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1522
      • Mike's 1973 Challenger
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #10 on: April 16, 2007 - 08:35:50 PM »
    I have the Powermaster 75-amp (non-chrome, internal regulator) from Summit and it seems just fine.

    Mike
    Logged
    www.mikes73.com
    Don't PM me - send me an e-mail at mjsavage2001@yahoo.com

    Offline scf100

    • Full Member
    • ***
    • Posts: 795
    • FAST LANE FOREVER!
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #11 on: April 17, 2007 - 04:26:46 AM »
    oh-oh, I just bought a chrome Powermaster for my car...have now installed yet.....not sure what to do after reading this thread......
    Logged
    1970 Challenger R/T convertible 383…. 4-speed…3.91 suregrip

    Triple Black

    Offline miketyler

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 2561
      • www.miketyler.net
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #12 on: May 20, 2007 - 10:51:27 AM »
    Yup the 120a Mopar bolts right on and is a Denso model. You will have to make some accomodations for the connections but it is doable.

    You may want to upgrade your wiring to accomodate the additional power. There are lots of threads on here regarding bypassing the amp gauge when running a higher amp alt.

    I have an extra 120a alt if anyone is interested or you can pick them up on Ebay very cheap. $25 + shipping if anyone wants it

    MRT
    « Last Edit: May 23, 2007 - 04:41:24 PM by miketyler »
    Logged
    72' Cuda restomod
    70 Mustang Mach 1
    07' Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Dbl cab in Speedway Blue!
    01' Honda 1100 Shadow Sabre
    96' Seadoo Challenger

    Offline Stacked440

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1026
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #13 on: May 30, 2007 - 10:00:17 AM »
    I just rebuilt my standard mopar alternator with new bearings, windings, etc etc etc.  Thing charges like crazy! :thumbsup:  That is when I got a new regulator... :roflsmiley:
    Logged
    -Kyle-
    1971 Challenger R/T clone 440/5-spd
    1973 Duster - 5.7L Hemi swap project

    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

    • C-C.com Expert
    • ********
    • Posts: 20946
    • I don't get NO respect! Member since 1/25/2002
    Re: Best alternator?
    « Reply #14 on: May 30, 2007 - 03:05:27 PM »
    Quote from: Stacked440 on May 30, 2007 - 10:00:17 AM
    I just rebuilt my standard mopar alternator with new bearings, windings, etc etc etc.  Thing charges like crazy! :thumbsup:  That is when I got a new regulator... :roflsmiley:

    Generally, the brushes wear down, or the windings short out, but I'm glad you solved your problem. Those voltage regulators are alot cheaper, and easier to replace than an alternator.  :grinyes:


      Mike
    Logged

    Mike

    1970 Challenger - SOLD
    2016 SXT+.  1 of 524 SXT+'s in Plumb-crazy for 2016.
    Pages: [1] 2
    « previous next »