Okay I need a new alternator. Where is the best place to buy one with out breaking the bank.

 

www.PAperformance.com
130 AMP 6G Family Alternator

This is a very popular replacement where highly increased capacity is needed. This unit will increase the charging capacity at all RPM Ranges with NO modifications.

· This unit is a direct replacement with NO modifications
· 80+ amps at idle (2000 alternator shaft rpm)
· 160+ amps maximum (6000 alternator shaft rpm)
· The stock belt can be used on original equipment vehicles
· Actual Alternator Weight is 15.2 lbs
· All units are 100% NEW and come complete with internal voltage regulator and pulley
** We require that you upgrade the main power wire due to higher output than stock on vehicles where this is an upgrade**
** NOTE: This unit is used on 2007-2008 Shelby GT 500 5.4L, for a limited time we are offering a $50.00 core purchase option. If you send your unit to us we will refund your credit card or send a company check for $50.00 upon receipt of the unit. This offer only applies to the OEM Ford Unit, we will not accept non Ford units for this offer, any units returned to us that do not comply will be sent back to you freight COD.

 

Here is a used one with 15320 miles on it for $70.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...Q5fAccessories

I bought one for $50 a few weeks ago off eBay with 11K miles on it, and it's working great


edit:
Here is a brand new one for $210

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-C...Q5fAccessories

 

Okay can someone tell me what a core is?

The ones on ebay sound good in all but one does not need a core and the other is used, how trustworthy is that?

 

This means you will give them your old alternator plus the cost of the replacement

 

What is a core?

 

The core would be your bad alternator. You give it to them and they rebuild it and sell it to someone else and give you some money back if you give them the core.

 

Had trouble with mine so I just went back and bought a new Ford alternator. Should have went with the after market one due to price. Oh well.

 

Check to see if you have any alternator shops in town. Found one here that does mostly commercial vehicle stuff (buses, heavy construction equipment and the like) and was told it would cost $60 or less for them to rebuild mine, and could be done while I wait.

If it's the typical issue with these (as it is with mine), the diodes have gone/are going bad and that is really all that needs to be replaced. You could save yourself some pretty significant coin, and it's probably faster than waiting on one to get delivered.

 

^+1 good point.