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Old 12-25-2012 | 10:28 PM
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So why would a guy go with a DC Power versus a Tenney? I'm looking at the 190 DC Power or the 270 Tenney.
Probably the fact that Tenney is $20 cheaper (shipped, DC still adds shipping right?), 80 more amps and lifetime warranty.

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Old 12-25-2012 | 10:32 PM
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That is the way I was leaning unless there was some compelling reason to go with a dc power that has less amperage.
 
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Old 12-27-2012 | 12:46 AM
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I just ordered a Tenney alt today.
 
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Old 12-27-2012 | 03:24 AM
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Quick search ........ post 46
tenney alts? - Page 9 - Car Audio Classifieds

Here is an audio forum where a guy bought a Tenney and it was bad out of the box. Customer service seems good as it was replaced quickly. Later on in the posts, a few people had problems getting email replies. Later still, there is a discussion on poor packaging which might explain why the guy got a bad one right out of the box. Tenney responded quickly about the bad packaging and said he would start packaging them better (posts from only a few months ago). This indicates to me that Tenney hasn't been around very long. Not that that is bad necessarily - there are good things about start-up companies and there can be some downsides too. Also, one of the guys posting (bragging on them) early in the thread is a distributor of them - he doesn't say that in the thread - gotta laugh out of that one ..........

Nothing is perfect ......... and to me, a lifetime warranty means very little on a component that is critical to the trucks operation. Autozones warranties are lifetime. I am not saying it is a bad thing, but the MORE IMPORTANT thing is quality and longevity.

No doubt the Tenney pricing is favorable. Again - I wonder how long they have been around?

Here is another quote from much later in the thread:
Only bad thing I can say about Tenney, is his wait time. He tells you he ships your alt, a week later you ask where it is, and he said he just got a part in for it. Just a little bit better communication would go a long way. Also him being a one man operation and having a family doesn't help. His priorities are right though. Family first!

That doesn't sound much different than the recent posts about the DCPower situation.

On another post (different Forum), the pulley size looks EXTREMELY small (and possible belt slippage is mentioned). MisterCMK - I would be interested in the pulley diameter on your unit when you get it. There was also some discussion on amperage at idle. I think I will measure my DCPower amps at idle (clamp on ammeter). Would be interested in the output of the Tenney alternator.
 
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Old 12-27-2012 | 07:15 AM
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LOL...

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Old 12-27-2012 | 07:26 AM
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I agree - lol

The amount of background info on Tenney you supplied is disappointing.

That being said, it is good to see competition and it could easily be a high quality product ......... just no evidence of it yet (meaning proof of reliability for at least several years).
 
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Old 12-27-2012 | 07:37 AM
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There are plenty of YouTube videos about Tenney idle output.

As for customer service, google "DC Power Bad customer service" and you get hundreds of hits.

Competition is certainly needed as DC prices are way out of line compared to other companies like Tenney and EA

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Old 12-27-2012 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Bullitt390
There are plenty of YouTube videos about Tenney idle output.

As for customer service, google "DC Power Bad customer service" and you get hundreds of hits.

Competition is certainly needed as DC prices are way out of line compared to other companies like Tenney and EA

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At least we agree on the competition point. We have already established that the customer service aspect of DCPower has been somewhat lacking. I would expect that they are capable of addressing that - hopefully they do. The interesting point of my earlier post is that at least one person experienced the very thing that DCPower is being berated for - their communication when delayed shipments occur. All the google hits on CS are no doubt related to a much larger sales volume and a greater longevity in the market. The alternator business certainly seems to be full of examples of questionable reliability, etc., so caveat emptor certainly applies.

Googling EA alternators yields a LARGE HOST of bad reviews. I can't see anyone wanting to go with them.

I guess I need to be specific with you .........

Do you have any personal experience with Tenney alternators since you do not currently use one?

Do you know any more about the Tenney alternators and their reliability (other than youtube videos and that it is a 3G case alternator)? I specifically want to know about their application and fit in the Ford Powerstrokes. This question is based on the pulley size and at least one comment on belt slippage. Asking for information usually is an admirable quality .....

Are there any reviews out there to read up on their reliability of operation over a few years time? Is this a single individual building these alternators or is it a well established company. What good is a lifetime warranty if the company is in business for only a limited time period. Never mind on this paragraph - he states on his website that he is a "one man shop". He also states that he has 15 years experience rebuilding alternators, but supplying them as a business doesn't seem like it has much more than a years longevity (if that). Maybe they have been on the market longer, but there just isn't much feedback on them.

I certainly do not mind options - especially cheaper ones. The Tenney alternators look promising, but you seem to say that if you support it then that should be good enough.

Since this is a discussion forum, then the more information the better - or do you discourage all opinions that differ from your own?
 
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Old 12-27-2012 | 12:48 PM
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Tenney does seem to be a newer company in the alternator business, possibly branched off and made his own company.

I have personal friends that do car audio and praise Tenney alternators.

Do I have personal experience? Nope. I am more than happy doing my own thing with my own stuff.

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Old 12-27-2012 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bullitt390
Tenney does seem to be a newer company in the alternator business, possibly branched off and made his own company.

I have personal friends that do car audio and praise Tenney alternators.

Do I have personal experience? Nope. I am more than happy doing my own thing with my own stuff.

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Josh, you have friends? Just joking. Maybe we can have a alternator shoot out. DC versus Tenney versus your modded 3g.
 
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Old 12-27-2012 | 03:02 PM
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Josh, you have friends? Just joking. Maybe we can have a alternator shoot out. DC versus Tenney versus your modded 3g.
I have a couple LOL

My 3G is basically stock and cannot compete with 270 amp mutations from DC and Tenney

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Old 12-27-2012 | 03:07 PM
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I have a couple LOL

My 3G is basically stock and cannot compete with 270 amp mutations from DC and Tenney

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C'mon man price per amp you would win hands down!
 
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Old 12-27-2012 | 03:12 PM
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C'mon man price per amp you would win hands down!
That's true... $20 something bucks from the junkyard and checked at a local rebuilder. Plus a $12 conversion harness.

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Old 12-27-2012 | 08:22 PM
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Bismic, were you on the debate team in college???
 
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Old 12-27-2012 | 08:22 PM
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I put the DC 190 amp in mine. Works great and no issues. That's about all I know. Lol
 


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