Anyone have any experience with Powermaster or King Chrome alternators as sold in Summit, Jeg's, Speedway et. al.? Reason I ask is I just had a 10SI rebuilt by a local shop and the price was actually higher than a new alt. although I have perfect faith that this rebuild is high quality. But if the others are good too next time I need one I may just get a new one, esp. with a chrome case.
nate
Gee *whiz*, Nate, you certainly do like to do things the hard/expensive way! First you picked up a couple cruddy Chinese-rebuild specials and they gave you problems. Now you want to pay Powermaster's markup for new-made-in-China components???
I don't understand you sometimes.
Well, avoid the chain store lifetime warranty ones. I've had good luck with "Wilson" branded alternators and starters. Available at most NAPA stores, although they may have to special order them. They use good bearings and comebacks have almost been zero. Do a google search for them, and no, I'm not affiliated with the company in any way.
Well, that's what I really wanted to know - does Powermaster use good components or offshore stuff. Since I don't have a local speed shop that carries their stuff I had to ask, as I would have to purchase one to inspect it.
nate
If the rebuild is more expensive than a completely new one why not just buy a new one??????
although I have perfect faith that this rebuild is high
Is it higher than the quality from a new one? If not then buying an expensive rebuild makes no sense whatsoever.
But if the others are good too next time I need one I may just
Don't know about chrome but I always go with Napa when logic/durability dictates. Seems like it's better quality and I don't like changing parts out twice like with Autozone stuff. Since I do my own auto repair if it's not equal to quality of a factory part then I'll go for the factory part. Also don't overlook junkyards-there's gold in there.
86 300zx 96 Honda Accord 98 Chrysler T&C GreyhoundThanks for the replies. Nearest decent junkyard is about 30 miles away so that's not an option. Sounds like you're saying that the only decent parts store alternators are sold at NAPA? What about Carquest, are their parts any good? They quoted me a good price for a reman but I don't have any experience with them other than for small stuff and tools. I've heard people say good things about them, but only recently have I had one convenient to me to shop at.
nate
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