billy101 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 Hi guys, I have a 2001 Impala LS 3.8. The alternator is starting to go bad on it and so we've been looking around at what's available. Stock replacement at auto zone and advance auto parts range from $169-$254; and even those are remans. I've heard pretty good things about powerbastards alternators for the price, but then for the hell of it I went to DC Power's site and they have one for $269. The powerbastard alternator is $289 for a 220 amp with a free overdrive pulley ($25 value), or the DC Alt for $269 and that's only 190 amps. Powerbastards shipping is free, compared to DC's which is about $30. Here are the links. http://www.powerbastards.com/proddetail.asp?prod=8234-5-220 https://www.dcpowerinc.com/fit/2001~Chevrolet~Impala~3.8L-V6-Std/8234-190-oem.html Please keep in mind, I am not purchasing this, my parents will be laying out the money for me...I just got finished paying back off my speeding ticket, and I don't yet have a job. I would love your opinions. I'm not running a HUGE system, but I'm thinking anything is an upgrade over my stock 102 amp alternator. I have 3 sets of HIDs, Two amps, one soon to be a Infinity Kappa ONE (120 amp fusing req.) Thanks guys! I'm really looking for the best bang for the buck right now. First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt.
n8ball2013 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 powerbastards is junk mechman or dc is where its at THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger.
SpartanSound Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 ^^ DC/Mechman is for sure the way to go.
billy101 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Posted June 16, 2011 So, I'd be better off with the DC 190 amp is what y'all are saying? First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt.
Guest Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 So, I'd be better off with the DC 190 amp is what y'all are saying? i think that's exactly what they're saying.
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