uhoh_45 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) looking to replace stock alt in 1997 chevy lumina 3.1 L due to it being all gunked up n full of black oil n shit so i plan on going to pick n pull tomorrow and grabbing a replacement for 30$ while i save up for HO alt so my question is what do you look for when buying scrap yard alternators year of vehicle- km- what are the characteristics of a good alt that i should be looking for also wondering if i could fit another alt instead of a lumina alt say a large case truck alt?? to be honest with you i dont know much bout alternators just how to install haha Edited January 13, 2011 by uhoh_45 Quote R.I.P! (Nov-29-2009) 92 explorer - 4 Atomic Apxx 15s duel .7s - 4rth order bandpass wall -4 powerbass XA-3000D's - 16 8volt batts wired to 16 volts - (9+/9-) runs 0gauge - 152.3 Db @ 29hz BUILD LOG current build 97 chevy lumina4 - 1 Atomic Apx 18 - 6 cube slot port trunk sealed off - 1 powerbass XA-3000D - 2 optima G31s in spare tire18 1 run 1/0 lumina build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug118 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 There should be a stickied list of oem alts and what their output is Quote 2001 Tahoe. Huge front stage and 55+ substage http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196418-another-tahoe-build-huge-front-stage-and-155-substage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh_45 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 where would i find said list ?? - or are you talking about at pick n pull?? if you are talking bout at pick n pull i would like to know before hand and do my research first Quote R.I.P! (Nov-29-2009) 92 explorer - 4 Atomic Apxx 15s duel .7s - 4rth order bandpass wall -4 powerbass XA-3000D's - 16 8volt batts wired to 16 volts - (9+/9-) runs 0gauge - 152.3 Db @ 29hz BUILD LOG current build 97 chevy lumina4 - 1 Atomic Apx 18 - 6 cube slot port trunk sealed off - 1 powerbass XA-3000D - 2 optima G31s in spare tire18 1 run 1/0 lumina build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAPONE.SS Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I would look for something with alot of stock electrical(Power windows,lights, heated seats, mirrors, v8's) Usually the more electrical a car has the larger the alt. I would just try to find something that will fit and then do a cheap rebuild. Quote 96 IMPALA SS Pioneer DEH-P8600MP H/U Pioneer TS-C160R 6.5" Pioneer TS-D690R 6x9" JBL GTO755.6II Stinger spdh-10 cap 100sqft. Fatmat AQ 3500d 18" FI BTL 7cuft 35Hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raolito1980 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) At a pick a part or LKQ or whatever they are called in your city, there is usually only a list of prices of each individual part. I have never seen a list of OEM parts at the jumkyard. I would google your alternator make model of your car and see what compatible alt might fit. Google is your best friend sometimes. Edited January 13, 2011 by raolito1980 Quote 2012 GMC SIerra CC System Build Headunit--Stock Sub Amp--DC 2.0k Subs--2-SA8v2's Enclosure--Need one made!! Highs Amp--Sundown SAX-100.4 Front Highs--Rockford Fosgate T2652-S Rear--Sundown Neo Pro 6.5 XS Power D2400--XS D3400 No Big Three yet! http://www.youtube.c...ser/raolito1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug118 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I meant we should make one on here Quote 2001 Tahoe. Huge front stage and 55+ substage http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196418-another-tahoe-build-huge-front-stage-and-155-substage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh_45 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I would look for something with alot of stock electrical(Power windows,lights, heated seats, mirrors, v8's) Usually the more electrical a car has the larger the alt. I would just try to find something that will fit and then do a cheap rebuild. yeah i was looking online here and found the OEM replacements are 100-105 amps tops so i'm wanting to find somthing bigger making a bracket isnt a problem as i have what is needed i just dont know how the plug works on the top of the alt going to computer At a pick a part or LKQ or whatever they are called in your city, there is usually only a list of prices of each individual part. I have never seen a list of OEM parts at the jumkyard. I would google your alternator make model of your car and see what compatible alt might fit. Google is your best friend sometimes. pick n pull and i checked online for pricing and its 19$ for alt and a 6$ fee for something else and i tried looking what type alts would work n only thing i could come up with was the lumina's sister car the monte carlo which is the same 100-105 amps another question- are all chevy alts based off same plug? if so i could make a bracket for bigger alt while using same plug? Quote R.I.P! (Nov-29-2009) 92 explorer - 4 Atomic Apxx 15s duel .7s - 4rth order bandpass wall -4 powerbass XA-3000D's - 16 8volt batts wired to 16 volts - (9+/9-) runs 0gauge - 152.3 Db @ 29hz BUILD LOG current build 97 chevy lumina4 - 1 Atomic Apx 18 - 6 cube slot port trunk sealed off - 1 powerbass XA-3000D - 2 optima G31s in spare tire18 1 run 1/0 lumina build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAPONE.SS Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Some chevy Alt's have a square plug (around 96 and older) and a oval plug (around 96 and newer). I would just cut the harness off at the junk yard so if it does't match you can cut and make it work. Quote 96 IMPALA SS Pioneer DEH-P8600MP H/U Pioneer TS-C160R 6.5" Pioneer TS-D690R 6x9" JBL GTO755.6II Stinger spdh-10 cap 100sqft. Fatmat AQ 3500d 18" FI BTL 7cuft 35Hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh_45 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Some chevy Alt's have a square plug (around 96 and older) and a oval plug (around 96 and newer). I would just cut the harness off at the junk yard so if it does't match you can cut and make it work. but all chevy alts work on same wiring diagram just different plugs? Quote R.I.P! (Nov-29-2009) 92 explorer - 4 Atomic Apxx 15s duel .7s - 4rth order bandpass wall -4 powerbass XA-3000D's - 16 8volt batts wired to 16 volts - (9+/9-) runs 0gauge - 152.3 Db @ 29hz BUILD LOG current build 97 chevy lumina4 - 1 Atomic Apx 18 - 6 cube slot port trunk sealed off - 1 powerbass XA-3000D - 2 optima G31s in spare tire18 1 run 1/0 lumina build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert8252 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Search 97 lumina alternator on eBay. Chances are the listings have what sizes from what models are the same fit. Quote 2013 F150 Crew Cab Old Build Log Feedback 2013 F150 Equipment - Some Awesome Stereo Sound Making Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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