No aftermarket alternators for 94' Camaro V6 3.4L?
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Recently, I changed out my 250w rms amp to a 600w rms for my 600w rms sub. Within 2 weeks, it started cutting out and the fuse blew. When i had it at circuit city, this guy hooked up some sort of tool to check voltage and what not, and he told me to turn my stereo up a bit. When the bass hit, you could hear the alternator slow down and see the lights dim. I have noticed also that the battery meter on the dash only reads at about 5/8 charged, even when the amp is off. The car just hit 90k miles, and I think the alternator is stop. My questions are:
1.) Should I just buy another stock alternator because this ones going bad
2.) Should I go aftermarket to support the juice going to the sub? The oem stock alternators are 105 amps.
3.) Should I have mine rebuilt at a local specialist and have them add more power?
I've searched high and low online for an aftermarket alternator with more amperage but I can't seem to find one for the 3.4L V6.
Thanks in advance!
1.) Should I just buy another stock alternator because this ones going bad
2.) Should I go aftermarket to support the juice going to the sub? The oem stock alternators are 105 amps.
3.) Should I have mine rebuilt at a local specialist and have them add more power?
I've searched high and low online for an aftermarket alternator with more amperage but I can't seem to find one for the 3.4L V6.
Thanks in advance!
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Try powermaster alternators. they are almost 200 bucks though......You best bet would be to call summit racing at 1800 230 3030 and explain to them your situation
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My S10 had the same problem, but it wasn't in the alternator. The probolem lies in the battery. I would recomend going with an Optima yellow top battery and a 2 farad capacitor. If you can find a higher output alternator, it will definately help with the whole problem.
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May want to try the alternators used in Camaro cop cars, if you can find them. They run a ton of lights, radios, and computers, while idling for long periods of time.
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Well I just happened to find a local alternator specialist who said if I took out the alternator myself and brought it in, it would cost 150 bucks. For this cost, they would completely rebuild the alternator and said that afterwards I would have 150 amps worth of power instead of 105 amps. For one, is this expensive for that procedure? Also, would 45 extra amps help with the 500watt rms amplifier I have on my stereo?
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It is a little bit expensive, but the extra amps will help. I would shop around or try to negotiate the price. I'm running 1000Watt peak amp in my S10 with a 100 amp alternator and 650 watts RMS. I don't have problems with my bass dimming my lights and so fourth. So far it looks like your best bet is to get the alternator rebuilt.
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well thanks a ton for the feedback so far! I guess I have a new question for yall, and that is: What is the standard power load on a 94 Stock V6 3.4L. Does it use the full 105 amps when the lights are on and what not? This is without any subwoofers or amps or anything.
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http://www.highoutputalternator.com/index.htm
200 amps should set you straight lol.
200 amps should set you straight lol.
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i would jus rebuild your altanator. when i put the stereo in my car, it killed my altanator. ive a 4000watt amp pushin 4 12" subs at 1000watts each and the the altanator has lasted so far and its been a little over a year now.