high output marine alternators

I got a quote for $360 today for 160 amp alternator from http://www.excessiveamperage.com/ what do you guys think? Is this a good price or should I go someplace else?

Is it a marine specific alternator? If not I have seen 140amp alt. for under 175 at different places.

Depending on your requirements try ebay-ing "marine alternator" I justs bought a refurbished AC Delco 100amp 3 wire for less than 100 bucks including shipping.

There is a huge differnce in price from a 90/100 amp alt up to 160. You can find "cheap" ones on ebay. that sounds like a fair price.

Lots of good information here:

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/66125.html

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/178019.html

I just purchased a brand new marine 140amp Delco 3-wire from DB Electric out of TN for $100. I haven't had a chance to install it yet, but it looks nice. They sell on ebay. I know just recently they had a 100 amp 1 wire for around $70.

D@@@mmit, I was waiting to see if they had a 140 but it never showed, so I got anxious and bought a 100amp. Jeff, keep me posted on how it works.

Will do. I worked with Ron and he was AWESOME to work with. I took several pictures and measurements to make sure the delco unit would fit properly. I sent Ron the numbers off my stock alternator to match up the wiring harness and he even labeled the wires so that I know what to splice into. He also gave me an unconditional warranty and replacement if it doesn't fit for some reason.

FWIW, I also bought a 140 battery isolator for somewhere around $70. I paid $180 for both shipped.

Give Ron a call. I don't think he will list a 140 amp on ebay. I'm 99% positive he can take your 100 amp and re-wind it for a 140 amp output (assuming you bought his 100 amp delco). 800-753-2242 Tell him that Jeff from Arkansas sent you.

Hey Nate: I dont know if you have looked into these Marine Alternators. I have had great luck with them. I can highly recomend them if you can afford it
www.balmar.net
Here is a pic of my set up. 210 amp's

Nice setup grant, I wouldn't want those heim ends out that long they will tend to "wobble" some.

Ewing: Yes your right. The threaded rod is a 6 inch and the next size is 8 inch. So its either to long or to short 7 inch would have been perfict. The heims are in there pretty long at least 1/2 inch. There's is not that much tourq on that adjustable rod it just keep's the belt tention perfict.

Cut the 8" down to 7" any semi competent machine shop can tap the rod properly. I always like the look of those tensioners the best...have made a few for some cars here and there. I am sure they have lasted for a while just hate to see one break.

Grant what about that place in SJ that you used before? I called them and they say about 130amp is the biggest they can make me.

I am going to have to call balmar.net thanks for the tip..

P.S you're not so bad even though I never got my memorial day gift, maybe you can buy me a drink if I make it to spring ride =)

Why bother with that stuff just load her up with the 3 hour blue tops and call it a go.... That heim joint is perfectly legit..... side to side play wont hurt anything its end to end that matters.........Nice work G Money

You should also call your engine manufacture to make sure the wiring harness on your engine will support the higher amperage and not void your warranty. There are 200 plus units depending on what you want to spend.

Nate: The Place in SJ Autolectric's is cool. I went threw about 3 of there 130-140 amp alternator's Long story. So you can try them out if you wann dick around. It might work out for you. The thing is you can have the biggest Donkey alternator known to man and your still gona blow it up. The smart regulator system that Balmar makes is what makes the differance. Im pretty sure you could buy a cheeper alternator and then match it with a smart regulator from balmar and it would do the trick. With out getting super deep into it the smart regulator has diffrent charge program's depending how big you battery bank is and what kind of batterys you have it regulates the charge and advances or retards the charge depending on the state of charge and the tempature of your batterys and the temp of your alternator. Yes the regulator will back the charge off if it feel's the alternator getting hot. That's one of the things that will save your alternator. Its been discussed over and over here Ill find a link that talks about the Balmar system I built.

I just did a search it seems as if the thread Im talking about is gone. It was called "A Serious Charging System" see if you can find it or drag it up.

Nate: Your Memorial day weekend gift! Yes I never sent you your gift for your stuck in the sand story. Come to think about it that was lame of me. Ill make it up to at spring ride. Lets track each other down and Ill will have a gift for you.

Very interesting points about heat, im going to give balmar a call.

Don't worry about the gift, im just giving you a hard time. I think I am going to be in reno for my dad's birthday and its spring rides weekend. Id love to hit spring ride but family is first.

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/320581.html

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/314698.html


I think these are the links you are looking for Grant.

I can give you a price quote if you need, we are a WD for starters and alternators, Leece Neville and Arco is one of our biggest sellers in marine.
800-289-2737 ask for ken. for tech ask for chris