Alternator

[KEVINS87T]

Will a powermaster 200 amp alternotor help or hurt my car

 

[ikle]

120amp/140amp

First of all is your alternator in need of replacing,if so I would either stick with a factory 120amp A/C Delco or you can go to Advanced Auto and purchase one for a Impala SS 140amp its brand new(not rebuild)with a life time warranty. It will bolt right in,many GN owners go that route,the only thing I had to modify was I had to enlarge the hole on the one wire that is bolted to the back of the alternator,its a 8mm bolt not a 6mm bolt like the factory alternator.You will never need any more alternator than that.ikle

 

[DSR-TurboT]

What year Impala SS??

 

[GNBRETT]

It would be useful if you were planning on running a powerful amp and sub otherwise I agree, I would stick with the stock replacement. Personally, id buy a Race Proven alternator but they are big $$$$

 

[ikle]

DSR-TurboT,1996 Impala SS

 

[Joe 1320]

Unless you have lots of add ons that would consume lots of amps, no need for 200A. 120A or 140A will be plenty.

 

[hesermon]

Got mine from Jegs, it's made by "Toughstuff". I think the part number is 8173NF but you'd have to call Jegs to be sure. They say 5-7 days but it ships direct from Tuffstuff in Ohio, usually 2-3 days.

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[SS/GN]

Stock here,no need to reinvent the wheel as others have said

Kevin

 

[dank GN]

i have a 140amp from a 95 impala lt1 motor works great and it cheap

 

[Sal 87WE2]

i have a 140amp from a 95 impala lt1 motor works great and it cheap

Thats what i did too. In case of failure i can walk into advance auto and replace it for another without having to special order one (like the factory replacement). Too easy.

 

[Boost231]

really no need to go that big. a 140 will be fine as well as the stocker.