Want to ask about Alternators...

someone offered me a Stock VW Alternator with 50amps for a good $150 (used unit)

I'm looking to install a sound system in my bug, headunit and 320watt rear speakers.

Is it reliable enough to run the audio system..

or should I get a Bosch 55amp ? for $280 Used ? from someone else ?

In comparision, is it similar?

Mick motors had new alts for $380.00 i think

thanks seagull, yeah I checked Mick motors @ $380, but I have a tight budget, so $150 is great, but I want to know if it will do the job correctly and effectively ?~

Iis this beetle mate ??

I see you now bug gee its hard to get good help ! hee hee

I have seen guys just use the stock alt to run the fan then fit a jap alt on the side works just look weird .I like this aussie eng .

actually is the VW stock alternator powerful enough ? cause I'm thinking, the aircooled VW back then won't have a CD player ..... so will a stock alternator do the job right now ?

i'll wait u in chat room seagull... want to have a chat.

ok

what does yours have stamped on the side ?

what do u mean ?

your old one that does not have the amps ,12 volt 25 amps ? 14 volt 30 amps ??

12 Volt with Generator ... not alternator.

I have three that are 14 volt 30 amps , sorry ikube , must of sold the one I was thinking about mate .

it's alright ..... thanks seagull, if u have any source, or u found anything that suits me, let me know !

Ok will ask the guys for you .

Thanks!

actually, do u know anything about the Stock VW Alternator ? cause I need one pretty soon, maybe late July, so I'm starting to search for one ...

I'm thinking if the stock one will do ... but for $150

The last model Generators used on 12 volt VWs were rated by VW as 360 watts... which isn't a LOT of power but they did charge the battery while the engine was idling....
something other generators Do NOT do... including the old 6 volts... they only charge when revving..
ALTERNATORS charge all the time... very effecient...
There were two alternators used by VW.. one was Motorola with an external regulator and the other was the Bosch with built in regulator.. I don't know if Bosch ever made any with an external regulator... the internal regulators seem to be the best... the external ones seem to have to be replaced every two years or so... same with a Magna I had years ago... and My Sons Beetle too... I believe the internal regulators are heavier built than the external solid state regulators...
cheers
Lee --

Lee,

Many many many thanks !! I understand a lot now. So any alternator will do, as long as it charges all the time, instead of a generator!

If someone's offering this Stock VW Alternator, does it mean, it has to be a Motorola or Bosch and no other brands ?

Thanks!

It won't really matter what brand Don...
any one will do.. I've only seen Bosch and Motorola Alternators... and they all do charge all the time...
and are mostly trouble free...

Lee

cheers ~!

Thanks a lot Lee & seagull !