Where to get an alternator?
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,024
Likes: 1
From: Naples FL
Where to get an alternator?
My car decided to act up on me again last night. Which is alright, because she's only left me stranded once before, well twice before... Just that my personal life blows right now. My car's just sitting and i don't care!! But i guess i need to get around to fixing it... So where would you all suggest I look to get a new alternator for my '93 LT1? The dealer? :jester That wouldn't be painful at all!! And how much would you guys think a new alternator is going to cost? Thanks you guys, at least you don't break my heart! :thumbs:
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 1,994
Likes: 0
From: Charleston, WV
Re: Where to get an alternator? (GRNVNM93)
A lot of people have good luck with remans from Pep Boys or Advance or NAPA. I would prefer to repair my own parts but the newer alternators are difficult to rebuild at home and parts aren't readily available for them. The only way to get a "brand new" one would be the dealer. Find one that you trust . :seeya
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 6,519
Likes: 1,305
From: Windermere FL
Re: Where to get an alternator? (GRNVNM93)
I would say away from the Pep Boys ones, unless you like spending your lifetime replacing them under their lifetime replacement warrenty.
I recommend http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/
I had mine in for almost two years now. Before that I was lucky to get two months from a Pep Boys one.
I recommend http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/
I had mine in for almost two years now. Before that I was lucky to get two months from a Pep Boys one.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 824
Likes: 2
From: Camden SC
Re: Where to get an alternator? (vettmech)
Phone book-Automotive-Electrical
Consider some research and find a shop that specializes in alternators and starters. Money saved by bringing in the alternator, bench work. They will likely have a test machine, making sure its the problem before they take it apart. Maybe $40-$120. Depends. Besides, you will know what parts were replaced.
dlmeyes 90 Coupe zf6 3 speed shocks
[Modified by dlmeyers, 9:15 AM 11/25/2002]
Consider some research and find a shop that specializes in alternators and starters. Money saved by bringing in the alternator, bench work. They will likely have a test machine, making sure its the problem before they take it apart. Maybe $40-$120. Depends. Besides, you will know what parts were replaced.
dlmeyes 90 Coupe zf6 3 speed shocks
[Modified by dlmeyers, 9:15 AM 11/25/2002]
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 44,773
Likes: 1
From: 63.8% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
St. Jude Donor '08-'10
Re: Where to get an alternator? (dlmeyers)
I agree that a local electrical shop is the best way to go. Having said that though, when mine died on a forum outing to N.C. I bought one from Advance Auto and it has held up good so far.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 3,767
Likes: 5
From: Jacksonville Fl
Re: Where to get an alternator? (GRNVNM93)
If you buy the 140 AMP alternator from Discount Auto Parts, you will get a new GM unit for $130. They do not reman that unit, and it works awesome as a retrofit to the failure prone 105/130 AMP older units.
I got one by simply asking for a '96 corvette alternator since that was the only one used in 96.
BTW: It completely cured my low rpm idle voltage drop with AC and fans on.
I got one by simply asking for a '96 corvette alternator since that was the only one used in 96.
BTW: It completely cured my low rpm idle voltage drop with AC and fans on.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 855
Likes: 0
Re: Where to get an alternator? (dlmeyers)
Phone book-Automotive-Electrical
Consider some research and find a shop that specializes in alternators and starters. Money saved by bringing in the alternator, bench work. They will likely have a test machine, making sure its the problem before they take it apart. Maybe $40-$120. Depends. Besides, you will know what parts were replaced.
[Modified by dlmeyers, 9:15 AM 11/25/2002]
Consider some research and find a shop that specializes in alternators and starters. Money saved by bringing in the alternator, bench work. They will likely have a test machine, making sure its the problem before they take it apart. Maybe $40-$120. Depends. Besides, you will know what parts were replaced.
[Modified by dlmeyers, 9:15 AM 11/25/2002]
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 1,994
Likes: 0
From: Charleston, WV
Re: Where to get an alternator? (BBA)
One good thing about having YOURS rebuilt is that you know what you have. I was in a bind for a starter once and had to buy a rebuilt starter and years later when it failed again I was shocked to see what kind of junk was inside..... I'm glad my car has components that I can work with .... :seeya
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,024
Likes: 1
From: Naples FL
Re: Where to get an alternator? (vettmech)
Thank you all for your inputs! Definitely makes me think things aren't that bad!! Or that expensive... Thanks again for your help. :cheers:
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 3,504
Likes: 4
From: Mexico Beach FL
Re: Where to get an alternator? (Flame Red)
I would say away from the Pep Boys ones, unless you like spending your lifetime replacing them under their lifetime replacement warrenty.
I recommend http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/
I had mine in for almost two years now. Before that I was lucky to get two months from a Pep Boys one.
I recommend http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/
I had mine in for almost two years now. Before that I was lucky to get two months from a Pep Boys one.
However, I think the Delco rebuilt alternators that Advance Auto has would be good ones. And, I've heard that the "Gold" rebuilt units that Autozone sell are good.
My advice -- spend more with a shorter warranty, and you won't have to replace it for a long time.
Tom Piper
[Modified by Tom Piper, 8:02 PM 11/25/2002]
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 984
Likes: 1
From: Cincinnati OH
Re: Where to get an alternator? (Tom Piper)
However, I think the Delco rebuilt alternators that Advance Auto has would be good ones.
[Modified by Tom Piper, 8:02 PM 11/25/2002]
[Modified by Tom Piper, 8:02 PM 11/25/2002]
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 3,504
Likes: 4
From: Mexico Beach FL
Re: Where to get an alternator? (Vince Ivanc)
Well, as a last resort, JCWhitney has a new "Mean Green" alternator that they claim will last for 250,000 miles. It supposedly has a 220 amp output. And, the price is something around $320 -- I don't have the book in front of me.
You probably can do a search on JCWhitney and find it.
http://www.mean-green.com/products/alternator.html
Tom Piper
[Modified by Tom Piper, 8:55 AM 11/26/2002]
You probably can do a search on JCWhitney and find it.
http://www.mean-green.com/products/alternator.html
Tom Piper
[Modified by Tom Piper, 8:55 AM 11/26/2002]