Who has the upgraded alternator?
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Who has the upgraded alternator?
I dropped my car off at the shop last week to have alot of mantinence done. After a week they decided to tell me that the Luxury mods 145 amp alternator I left them has the "wrong connections"(shops exact words). Does anyone have any experience changing out the alternator? How can it have the "wrong connections"? It's a positive and a negative wire right? How the hell can it not be right for the car unless it's the mounting bolts to the engine or the pulley that's in the wrong place.
I think these guys are lazy and just don't want to change out the alternator. It's been 7 days to change the timing belt, rear main seal, water pump, cam seals and trans pan gasket. I'm seriously pissed about how long it's taken.
I think these guys are lazy and just don't want to change out the alternator. It's been 7 days to change the timing belt, rear main seal, water pump, cam seals and trans pan gasket. I'm seriously pissed about how long it's taken.
Last edited by QwkSC; 05-26-10 at 02:30 PM.
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from my experience different years have different plugs, even if its off by 1 year on some vehicles. I learned that it was cheaper and more efficient to recoil my stock alternator for a larger amperage if i needed to upgrade.
The way i see it, $299 for luxurymod 145amp alternator vs Recoiled 180amp Factory Alternator for $100-$150.
That way i didn't have to worry about buying an additional alternator with larger AMPS and be iffy about wiring pigtails/plugs/pulley ect. Even if the ad claimed it was drop in.
I just don't see the practicality of it.
The way i see it, $299 for luxurymod 145amp alternator vs Recoiled 180amp Factory Alternator for $100-$150.
That way i didn't have to worry about buying an additional alternator with larger AMPS and be iffy about wiring pigtails/plugs/pulley ect. Even if the ad claimed it was drop in.
I just don't see the practicality of it.
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guys forgive my ignorance but what is the benefit of having higher amperage from the alternator? does it help performance in any way shape or form?
Also qwksc im sorry your still having mechanic trouble.
Is this a different mechanic than the one that gave you that ridiculous estimate or are u still with them?
Also qwksc im sorry your still having mechanic trouble.
Is this a different mechanic than the one that gave you that ridiculous estimate or are u still with them?
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