160 AMP stock style alternator

[MIB]

Have you guys ever heard of one for a buick? I had one done up yesterday. I am not sure if I will need the extra amps but the price was right

 

[TurboDave]

Have you guys ever heard of one for a buick? I had one done up yesterday. I am not sure if I will need the extra amps but the price was right

They can be had all the way up to 200 amp. which is what I'm running.

 

[MIB]

I almost optioned for the 200 amp but my the guy warned me that I may not get "good" voltage at idle so I had him build me a 160 instead for $110.

 

[BMF_Racing]

where do you get a 160 or 200 amp alt at ?

 

[MIB]

I had mine done here locally. I am saw somewhere on another board that the kit cost @$95 for a 200 Amp for the DIY types.

 

[TurboDave]

I almost optioned for the 200 amp but my the guy warned me that I may not get "good" voltage at idle so I had him build me a 160 instead for $110.

I've never heard of that issue, but even if it were a problem, a slightly smaller pulley should solve that.
I haven't seen that issue though.

 

[MIB]

I've never heard of that issue, but even if it were a problem, a slightly smaller pulley should solve that.
I haven't seen that issue though.

I agree.

 

[MSDGN]

I have 200 amp alts on both my cars...no problems

 

[BMF_Racing]

They can be had all the way up to 200 amp. which is what I'm running.

where did you get yours ?

 

[TurboDave]

where did you get yours ?

I would tell you, but then I'd have to shoot you.

Sorry, could pass that one up. Honestly, I haven't been able to find the paperwork, a tiny alternator shop back up in WI where I used to live got it from a place in FL (the same place TBs.com get theirs, except I paid a ton less).
Any alternator shop worth their salt should have no trouble with the mod.

 

[MIB]

I agree. The shop here could have done mine. Maybe I will try the 200 amp on my other cars.

 

[Blazer406]

Turbobuicks.com has the 200 amp kits to convert your stock alternator.

200 AMP ALTERNATOR KIT

FYI, purchase this at your own risk. I have no personal experience with one on my car... but have a friend running one that came from there I think.

HTH

 

[MSDGN]

I've rebuilt a few alternators using the kit from TurboBuicks...it's a no-brainer to rebuild...there's a step by step procedure with pics on the Turbo Regal Web Site...no problems except I burned up a rectifier in the one on my race car...this was 2 years after rebuilding...why??...who knows...rebuilt it again and it's been fine...