Ok so I am planning on putting in a 185 amp DC alternator and cables from Ed in the near future but since I put new batteries in and putting a new pos. Cable harness in I'm going to put a new temporary alternator in as well so the whole system is fresh. My question is which would be the best option---a 140amp new or reman from autozone or a 135amp from napa?

 

Do you have an advanced auto close enough you can use the discount code? All the store brands are probably equal, so I'd go with the cheapest for your situation, longest warranty in general.

And IDK what your downtime can be, but letting a rebuilder go through your stock alt and rebuilding it would be a good backup for the DC Power.

 

I'd go with the new 140 from AZ with a lifetime warranty.

 

thought about a rebuilder but cant find a good one around. I have a habit of doing this dtuff on the fly--get a bug up my but and do it all last minute lol.

 

That's the way I went

 

Can't remember who it was that had the post on the 3g with pigtail conversation but I liked it--but like I said this will be a spare and last minute deal so going with OTC stuff.

 

I have never had good luck with anything electrical from napa on either of my trucks so ill say autozone...although, preferably find a rebuilder around you

 

As I've pointed out in other posts. What good is that rebuilder near you when your broke down in BFE. AZ's are everywhere and open 7 days a week.

 

yes i get that...but id rather have a high quality product to begin with. if i was ever in that situation...id go buy a cheap one to get me home. but thats just me

 

The only auto parts store alternator I've had good enough luck with to recommend is the brand new 140 amp from O'reilly.

 

Because if you take a second to understand the context provided by the OP, then you'd be able to gleen that we're recommending rebuilds of his current alternaotr since he is ultimately planning on buying a DC Power one anyways. DC Power doesn't require a core, so instead of buying an alternator at $140 for temporary use (maybe a reman already anyways to get a cheaper one), instead try to find a place to refresh the current one for less, in order to ultimately spend less money on what is about to become a backup alternator.

The best bet if you're broke down in BFE because of an alternator? A second alternator in the toolbox that's been rebuilt and tested.

 

While I am not a big fan of AZ or advance rebuilds they always honor their warrenty.
How ever I have seldom had a proplem with their new alternators. And as stated they are evrywhere 7 days a week and open pretty late.

 

I do agree that for what I'm wanting a rebuild from a local shop would be a good idea. As welll I have had a member offer me an outstanding deal on a unit which I would take in a heartbeat if time wasn't an issue. If time wasn't an issue either of those options would be preferable. Now since I'm and idiot and didn't plan this out like I normally do and decided spur of the moment to put a new alternator on so my hole system will be new to match the batteries and cable I suppose I'll go with a new az unit. On another good note had a buddy over (he's 6'3") and had him pull the belt so I could get the kickstand locked. Kinda hard for me while standing on a 3ft step ladder lol.

 

Use the coupon code from Advance and get the new 140 amp for $100..

 

What's the code? Only one's close to me has the rebuilt one.