Replacement Alternator ???

**Patsy57** · 04-11-2008, 08:01 AM

Can you guys suggest a replacement alternator for a 2002 Transam WS6? Planning on working the motor passed the summer so Should I go stock replacement or aftermarket?

**blkSS98** · 04-11-2008, 08:21 AM

If you are going to put in a nice stereo system buy a powermaster. If you aren't, just buy whatever the parts store has. The dealerships rip you off. I wish I had bought a powermaster earlier, I blew 2 alterntors in a week becuase I didn't know that you weren't supposed to run your high powered stereo w/ your car off. A powermaster wouldn't have stopped that but It would have been able to handle the fully drained charge load better.

**Eugenio_SS** · 04-11-2008, 08:51 PM

i got the AC-Delco version that outputs 160A instead of the 130A
the powermaster outputs 200A I think, but no experience w/ them.

**LS2Tuner** · 04-16-2008, 09:55 AM

You didn't specify what your system consists of. If you only have a small amp on some 6x9's then stock would be fine. I prefer new on my own vehicles no reman crap.

**RARON455** · 04-16-2008, 01:11 PM

Dont buy the duralast from autozone, I am on my 3rd one since thanksgiving.

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 04-16-2008, 01:13 PM

I run this one.

http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/higoutal160a.html

**Johns00Z28** · 04-16-2008, 04:13 PM

Does a higher amp alternator help w/ performance or just if you have aftermarket stereo equipment?

**ScrapMaker** · 05-07-2008, 07:11 PM

You really need to check the output at different RPMS, because a lot of the "high-output" alternators put out LESS at idle, causing dim headlights, and really low voltage, until you get over 2000 RPM. I don't know about you guys, but 99% of the time, I'm under 2000RPM, unless I'm on the highway, then I hit like 2200...

**Soltakr** · 05-14-2008, 09:10 AM

Did some research and Power Master alt part# 48206 150amp retail $235.09 (Natural Finish) They said the stock alt makes about 109-115 amp

They make a really nice starter too #9509 $243.43

http://www.powermastermotorsports.co...ate_model.html

**LS2Tuner** · 05-14-2008, 09:31 AM

I have used a few of their drag race kits. The 50amp and the 100amp and had No issues.
From the experience I have had with their product has all been good.

**mrr23** · 08-23-2008, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Eugenio_SS

i got the AC-Delco version that outputs 160A instead of the 130A.

part number?

**vinhvle** · 09-20-2008, 02:28 PM

I went to Advance Auto Parts to get an estimate for a new alternator. The salesperson printed out a list of three Powermaster alternators for me.

200 Amp Chrome (PM38203), $715.88
200 Amp Natural Finish (PM48203), $388.88
200 Amp Black (PM58203), $614.88

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