Bad alternator, what are some good upgrades/ replacements?

[Tiki2777]

My alternator has been going out. I am sick of the squeaking it never goes away now. I have a volt meter and know it is not doing its job. What are some strong reliable aftermarket upgrades or replacements?
[I have a 6 bolt]

 

[RocCitySlayer]

I have been told that an OEM one is the best way to go

 

[Tiki2777]

I have been told that an OEM one is the best way to go

Yea, but the oem is like 20 amps, which is insanely low. Most cars have upwards of 100amps. I want something reliable.

 

[P3Kans DSM]

Get a VR4 OEM replacement. I beilieve they're 90 amps where the 1G is only 75 if I remember correctly.

 

[RamenPride]

a 4G64 alternator for like the Spyder NT is 90 amps compared to the stock 75 amp alternator

 

[gusu]

No, the alternators are 65/75 amps US and 90 amps Canada for day time running lights.

If you want a better alternator look up the Saturn alternator mod. It requires you to lose your AC compressor BUT it's the only real choice for a good high amp alternator for our cars (As far as I know, and I've checked around).

 

[99gst_racer]

High output upgrade? 130mm GM alternator (Saturn)

Simple and affordable solution? Replace it with a known working used one for about $50.

 

[danielbo91]

You can get brandnew one from stm for 309 is the oem one, or look around in classifields.

 

[GsxEcutioner]

Galant Vr4's DO come in 90 amps stock from the factory. Good upgrade for you DSMr's. I have seen people do the Saturn upgrade, but im sure there are vendors that have a different internal stock setup somewhere.
-Shane

 

[Tiki2777]

Thanks alot guys, and on another note, do you think rebuilding one is a good idea? Let me know thanks

 

[Artago]

High output upgrade? 130mm GM alternator (Saturn)

Simple and affordable solution? Replace it with a known working used one for about $50.

I assume you are referring to this -> http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-electrical-wiring/272646-saturn-alternator-swap.html

What if the engine is still in the car? I imagine it's doable but more tricky to get in there with a grinder...

What about this thread by Glenn? http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/custom-fabrication/344794-important-improvements-saturn-alternator-swap.html .. just reading it now (well, not ALL of it)

 

[Groundation]

I did the saturn alternator swap in my 1990 talon a few years ago, I have had no problems with it and am happy with the mod.

I didn't have to lose my ac compressor, but maybe it's different for 2gs. I also did the mod with the engine in the car and just using a dremel. It wasn't difficult.

Also, you can purchase modified saturn alternators on ebay, I bought a 200 amp alt. there. It comes in handy if you have a high powered aftermarket sound setup.

If you do the swap make sure you follow the improvements on saturn alt. swap, linked above, for the wiring. I originally wired my saturn alt. according to the original write-up and I kept getting a parasitic battery drain which would kill the battery overnight. After doing the wiring according to Glen, I have had no problems.

 

[EC17PSE]

Theres a company called alterstart that make more powerful units for alot less then oem. I looked at the 150 amp unit but i didnt get it as there customer service wasnt all that smart, i must have got a trainee or something!

Does anyone know the part number of the galant vr4 alternator? Thanks

 

[99gst_racer]

Thanks alot guys, and on another note, do you think rebuilding one is a good idea? Let me know thanks

Not a bad idea at all as long as you know where to get the parts and as long as you know what you're doing.

I assume you are referring to this -> http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-electrical-wiring/272646-saturn-alternator-swap.html

What if the engine is still in the car? I imagine it's doable but more tricky to get in there with a grinder...

What about this thread by Glenn? http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/custom-fabrication/344794-important-improvements-saturn-alternator-swap.html .. just reading it now (well, not ALL of it)

Yup, that's it. I just scored a 140-amp Powermaster in a 130mm GM case. Looking forward to running it this coming summer.

Theres a company called alterstart that make more powerful units for alot less then oem. I looked at the 150 amp unit but i didnt get it as there customer service wasnt all that smart, i must have got a trainee or something!

I bought one of those extra wound alternaters from Alterstart back in 2001 for my '95 GS. It handled my stereo perfectly and I never had any issues with it. Though I still believe the Saturn alternater is the better route these days.

 

[bryanwheat]

I run the 7th generation galant 90 amp alternators. They are a direct fit. They keep keep up with the electronics at lower rpm way better than the stock eclipse alternator.

 

[GsxEcutioner]

I run the 7th generation galant 90 amp alternators. They are a direct fit. They keep keep up with the electronics at lower rpm way better than the stock eclipse alternator.

Gvr4 is a 6th gen, 7th gens I don't think came with a 4g63t

 

[bryanwheat]

Gvr4 is a 6th gen, 7th gens I don't think came with a 4g63t

I am not talking about a galant vr4, i am talking about the 7th gen galant with the 4g64. There are millions of them out there. The original poster has a 2g which has a 4 pin alternator plug, the 1g and galant vr4 have a 2 pin alternator plug, they won't plug and play on a 2g, the 7th gen galant alternator however will.

 

[dsb97gst]

I also run the galant alternator. Direct fit 90 amp alternator.

 

[Drubble]

This question recently came up on one of our local forums, i.e. the part numbers for the Galant 90 amp alternators.
1g = MD149750 ('89 - '93 Galant)
2g = MD327535 ('96 - '98 Galant)

Hope this helps.