PowerMaster alternator part#

[GSX-PKV]

Does anyone have the correct part number for a chrome PowerMaster alternator? Thanks! Paul

pvilser@fortdearborn.com

 

[salvageV6]

Allegedly 37864

Here's the page I found.

http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/buick.html

 

[FlyinGN]

nice.. Where can I get one of these in Chrome??

 

[salvageV6]

37864 Chrome

Unless my English ain't so good.

 

[FlyinGN]

ahhh... Thanks buddy..

im talking about WHERE online I can get one.. I checked one place and they want $695 for one.. ack

 

[XXQUICK6XX]

Alt price

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...tpart&searchtype=both&part=PWM-37864&x=13&y=9

Steve

 

[FlyinGN]

thanks!

 

[GSX-PKV]

Thanks for the info!!! Paul

 

[mark b]

Interesting.... when I called Powermaster about 2 years ago (??) there was a chrome 120 or 140 amp version for a little over $220. The 200 amp version is great but might be overkill for most people.

 

[salvageV6]

Ramchargers used to sell them also, maybe still do.

I adapted the 140 ampere one for $200 to work on my 1987 GN.

Wasn't all that easy or fun to do but it looks great and hasn't fallen off yet driving around and at the track.

Bought it by mistake, didn't see it was listed for the 84-85 cars, no back bolt.

 

[mark b]

I didn't think the Ramchargers one was a Powermaster (??)

I noticed the web pages for Powermaster did change. They did offer a 140 amp one for the Buicks and now I don't see it there. Of course I can't find my email from the Powermaster guy with the part numbers he gave me!

 

[GSX-PKV]

I'm getting a chrome one to add more bling bling under the hood. Hey, "if it don't go, chrome it". That's what I overheard some dopey ricer kids say at the track one day while looking at my motor... and then their jaws dropped when they saw the Buick run fast... without even having a big wing on it!!!

Will a 200 amp be harder to turn than a 140 amp, costing me a few horsepower??? It may be inconsequential, but inquiring minds would like to know. Thanks! Paul

 

[salvageV6]

Assuming equal bearing friction and overall efficiency of two comparable alternators if driving down the track the 140A will take less horsepower away than a 200A.

Assuming you are actually drawing more than 140A at the time.

Actually for the average TR the 120A alternator works great.

My Ramchargers one was a Powermaster the 140A, 1984-5 GN version in Chrome.

Bought it 3 years ago, put it on last year.

 

[GSX-PKV]

Thanks for all the info.I appreciate it.

Paul