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2002 chrome alternator? Tuff stuff 7724 Na
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2002 chrome alternator? Tuff stuff 7724 Na
On sunday on ebay I found a chrome bracket for the alternator and power steering.
150.00 shipped, Normal 289.00 from for Corvette central.
Since I am going to have it apart. I plan on buying a new chrome alternator. Tuff Stuff 7724 Na.
Anyone buy one ?? any pros or cons ??
thx for any replies
150.00 shipped, Normal 289.00 from for Corvette central.
Since I am going to have it apart. I plan on buying a new chrome alternator. Tuff Stuff 7724 Na.
Anyone buy one ?? any pros or cons ??
thx for any replies
Last edited by Keev1414; Sep 20, 2016 at 03:11 PM. Reason: spelled stuff wrong
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I'm gonna lurk in here if you don't mind. I think the stock alternator is the ugliest thing in the engine compartment and would love to get a chrome one - but they are pricey. I've also read about horror stories when you switch out your oem alternator.
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I have heard the same thing!!!
I have done some research.
Summit racing 457.97 free shipping
Jegs 462.55 also free shipping.
I agree Pricey, I just don't want to run into problems for LOOKS!
I have done some research.
Summit racing 457.97 free shipping
Jegs 462.55 also free shipping.
I agree Pricey, I just don't want to run into problems for LOOKS!
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There have been a few posts recently about it being preferred to rebuild the existing alternator over replacement.
A little digging and I found the post from Pounder:
DO NOT REPLACE YOUR ALT WITH A REBUILT ONE, have yours fixed if that indeed is the problem !!!!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nd-issues.html
A little digging and I found the post from Pounder:
DO NOT REPLACE YOUR ALT WITH A REBUILT ONE, have yours fixed if that indeed is the problem !!!!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nd-issues.html
Last edited by Jeff T.; Sep 20, 2016 at 03:44 PM.
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Post up how things go if you do in fact go with a chrome alternator.
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I pc'ed mine rather than replacing but you can have the casing chromed or polished if that's your preference. If it's pc'ed or painted, make sure all the contact points between the alt, bracket and head are free of paint to ensure continuity.
Pulling the alternator apart is a little tricky if you've never done one of these before but is definitely doable. You'll need a heavy-duty soldering iron.
Sand-blasted/Prep'ed
pc'ed
Alt/PS bracket
Alt
Pulling the alternator apart is a little tricky if you've never done one of these before but is definitely doable. You'll need a heavy-duty soldering iron.
Sand-blasted/Prep'ed
pc'ed
Alt/PS bracket
Alt
Last edited by Patches; Sep 20, 2016 at 03:52 PM.
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I have a polished 170a billet tech on mine... some of their older models would cause a charge system fault message because the alternator would not self excite and you would have to rev the car up to around 1500rpm to get it going... I'm not 100% positive on this but I believe their newer models are set up to self excite so you won't get this error anymore and don't have to rev the car to get it to start charging... I got mine early this year and it has worked great so far, no error messages, starts charging on it's own, and holds solid voltage all the time... there are also some tuning tricks that can be done to get them working right but I wouldn't be able to tell you the specifics on that... I also smoothed and powdercoated the alternator bracket like patches did... it's a bit of work but worth it in the end, that bracket is one of the ugliest parts in the engine bay
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I bought the 7724 na tuff stuff alternator this weekend. Plan on installing next week.
Also will have the new chrome bracket , new belts and billet power steering pulley.
Will post results
Also will have the new chrome bracket , new belts and billet power steering pulley.
Will post results
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Very nice !!!! I bought that same pulley. Is it a tuff tear down ??
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There have been a few posts recently about it being preferred to rebuild the existing alternator over replacement.
A little digging and I found the post from Pounder:
DO NOT REPLACE YOUR ALT WITH A REBUILT ONE, have yours fixed if that indeed is the problem !!!!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nd-issues.html
A little digging and I found the post from Pounder:
DO NOT REPLACE YOUR ALT WITH A REBUILT ONE, have yours fixed if that indeed is the problem !!!!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nd-issues.html
And never use yours as a core from what's been said on here about this