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 posted on September 7th, 2011 at 11:56 PM |
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Chrome Alternators 50-75AMPS WHATS GOOD..WHATS CRAP?
As the tiltle says..for an aftermarket alternator in Chrome whats good quality and whats crap?.
In terms of finish/quality/reliability and fit..share your experiences and save me some heartache!!!
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| posted on September 8th, 2011 at 10:40 PM |
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Anybody?... surely someone has advice on alternators?..do
i use my genny stand or do I need to use a alternator specific stand?..
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| posted on September 8th, 2011 at 10:53 PM |
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You need an alternator specific stand and a different fan belt.
I have a 75a Chrome alternator, and have had no problems with it so far (about 2 years/60,000km), but I have heard of others that have had problems
with them, although not first hand - always anecdotal.
From your ole' mate Jeff
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| posted on September 8th, 2011 at 11:01 PM |
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I have a 75amp alternator too, chrome, from CVD, and so far so good.
Had a few issues with the parts not matching up (the backing plates) but other than that, nothing but a weird knocking noise from either the
alternator itself or the pulley...
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| posted on September 8th, 2011 at 11:02 PM |
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I bought a cheap brand new alternator from the states.
The bastards didn't machine a keyway into the front of it for the drive pulley, and said it was a new, more modern design compared to the 'old
fashioned' motorola design.
BULLOCKS!
It was useless.
I have a 75 amp alternator from vollks.com.au, and its going great! they are dam reasonably affordable, not chrome, but working and brand new clean
look 
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| posted on September 8th, 2011 at 11:21 PM |
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I will be running a SCAT Serpentine pulley setup so the belt lengths wont be a problem with an adjustable tensioner..thanks for your input peoples!
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| posted on September 9th, 2011 at 05:15 PM |
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Ive been thinking also as Im running a compufire direct fire ignition, it may benefit from running a decent 75 amp alternator..Plus I plan to fit a
decent stezza in the wife dub too..
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A new bosch alternator will be great but whether You can buy a new bosch alternator chromed?? I don't know
maybe a polished bosch alternator
otherwise You need to be lucky... lol
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| posted on September 9th, 2011 at 06:40 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by bajachris88
I bought a cheap brand new alternator from the states.
The bastards didn't machine a keyway into the front of it for the drive pulley, and said it was a new, more modern design compared to the 'old
fashioned' motorola design.
BULLOCKS!
It was useless.
I have a 75 amp alternator from vollks.com.au, and its going great! they are dam reasonably affordable, not chrome, but working and brand new clean
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what did You do with it Chris?
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| posted on September 9th, 2011 at 10:16 PM |
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look out chris lees getting the cheque book out
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| posted on September 9th, 2011 at 10:58 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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look out chris lees getting the cheque book out
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and the spray can
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| posted on September 9th, 2011 at 11:03 PM |
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Yeah not really fussed now if the alternator is chromed or not..SpLiTmEiSteRs work imports alot of bosch gear so when i pick up my scat exhaust from
IMPARTS I might ask him about a genuine bosch alternator..
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| posted on September 9th, 2011 at 11:47 PM |
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Snitz, remember that Imparts like to, well, over price things because they buy from the wrong places.
Do some research and see if you can source elsewhere, Imparts as a last resort 
Rsearch kind sir, is the best thing the Internet can be used for.
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| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 12:03 AM |
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Yes true sir...but splitster can give me a genuine bosch number so i can look elsewhere!..lol.
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| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 12:08 AM |
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Ah, that is definitely the truth there!
So, when am I going to meet you? :P
Seems we have both met Andrew, just not each other :P
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| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 12:41 AM |
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Day of the Volkswagen down Port Adelaide?...thats coming up soon isnt it?..Good spot to meet everyone, chat about dubs and have a pint of coopers..lol
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| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 12:56 AM |
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Well, Day of The VW was the 27th of March this year, so next years will probably be a goer for me as I'm out over the Summer, off to Europe!
And I highly doubt I'll be drinking, but definitely up for some chatting about all types of VW's and would be great to meet everyone finally!
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| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 01:27 AM |
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Woops..just realised that it was earlier in the year..should maybe get a few adelaide people together from the forums for a meet and put some faces to
the names..
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| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 09:24 AM |
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Ahaha all good, but you're right, would be great to get a few people in Adelaide to meet up that's on here!
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 09:30 PM |
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Id prefer to keep my thread on topic here..Finding out whats good in terms of alternators for the wifes 'dub is all that matters.As for vendors
prices..if they charge more but provide information and good service and go the extra mile for you..then the prices they charge just becomes a
formality.
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 09:40 PM |
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My apologies Snitz, I didn't mean to go off topic but I'd much prefer to explain myself then just let it stay up in the air, especially when it
comes to friends.
But I agree, vendors charge what they want for the services that they provide.
Back to Alternators though, just did some research and found that CVD supply a kit which is more expensive that what Vollks supply as seperate
parts.
Keep that in mind maybe?
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 09:53 PM |
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Thanks bud..I'll have a gander over on Vollks..Wassim is THE MAN!!..lol..Na seriously good service!.
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 10:03 PM |
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Wassim will always do the right thing by you
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 10:17 PM |
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Yessir, Wassim is brilliant!
Been conversing with him via email, great to actually talk to someone you're buying from!
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| posted on September 12th, 2011 at 11:10 AM |
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I believe Imparts currently can offer non chrome alternators foe $ 159.00 |
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| posted on September 12th, 2011 at 01:35 PM |
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That would be a very good price..75amp?.
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| posted on September 12th, 2011 at 02:15 PM |
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The market sets the price. But good to hear actual prices and service advice. Cheers. Do we have a set price for Alternator conversions?
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| posted on September 12th, 2011 at 02:43 PM |
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Alternator @ $159 is 55amp.All that is needed to convert 12V genny to alternator is the alt. specific stand,and of course the alternator. I think the
stand is available for around $69 |
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| posted on September 12th, 2011 at 05:56 PM |
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Das ist gut ya!..hopefully when my Phat boy system all arrives tommorrow @ IMPARTS..I may be walking away with an alternator and stand too..these are
the last things on the list and then the short motor and all the ancilleries can go off to Peter for the engine build..yay!.
BTW just had all my doghouse shroud and all tin work that I bought new, sandblasted and re-powdercoated for $210..a good price considering half the
cost was sandblasting. Ive used Southern Powdercoaters @ lonsdale before and recommend them.Its now run by his son (late 20s/early 30s) and hes a nice
approachable guy.I tell you this off my own back and I am not benefitting from giving them a free plug either..cheers Jason
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| posted on September 12th, 2011 at 06:43 PM |
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how much did you pay for the exhaust?
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