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Old 04-03-2013, 02:55 AM
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Aftermarket Alt's

Its been a while since I've been around but I still have my ballt and came across some info I thought I should share.
I search around the site and couldn't really find any new info about getting aftermarket alt's for Cobalts so when I came apon this I figured everyone might want to see it.

This is a return email from Mechmen, about pricing and options for a bigger alt for the Cobalt, this happens to be 2.0L Supercharged but they will make one for most cars from what I herd, the guy at the car audio forum who sent me to them swore up and down that there not re-wound .

Pricing is at the bottom and all you have to do is go to there site and fill out the form and wait a week or so for a reply


Those vehicles have a pretty low idle speed, and a relatively small crank pulley, so I generally recommend either the 170 amp or the 240 amp S series unit if you want really good output below 800 engine RPM. The 320 amp unit starts making good output at about 800 rpm engine speed. All three units are pretty much indestructible, even in hot climates. All the S series units feature our twin heavy duty internal rectifiers, oversize charge post, billet aluminum overdrive pulley, hairpin stator, and 12 massive diodes. Also, on all of our Ecotec units, we utilize a self exciting internal regulator. This means that you leave your OEM alternator plug disconnected, which bypasses the PCM control of the charging voltage. While this does result in the check battery light being on in the dash, it is the only way to get the full potential amperage, and maintain a steady charging voltage. We include a 2 year warranty, and a 1/0 gauge cable connection with every unit. You can learn more about what makes these units so special here:



Discover the 6 Phase Advantage



For select popular vehicles, we offer power programmers that allow you to bump up the engine idle speed for even better output at idle from any of the units below.



170 amp

300 rpm turn on

500 rpm - 120 amps

800 rpm - 150 amp

1200 rpm – 170 amps

$299



240 amp

500 rpm turn on

650 rpm - 100 amps

800 rpm - 140 amps

1500 rpm - 240 amps

$399

320 amp

600 rpm turn on

700 rpm - 100 amps

850 rpm - 140 amps

1800 rpm - 320 amps

$499

Im pretty sure thats cheaper than buying a stock alt, but its been a while so dont quote me on that
Old 04-03-2013, 03:28 AM
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nice not sure how id like the perma CEL though
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aftermarket alts throw codes?
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idk but if you read the mechman e-mail

Originally Posted by Spun
Also, on all of our Ecotec units, we utilize a self exciting internal regulator. This means that you leave your OEM alternator plug disconnected, which bypasses the PCM control of the charging voltage. While this does result in the check battery light being on in the dash, it is the only way to get the full potential amperage, and maintain a steady charging voltage.
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https://www.dcpowerinc.com/

They use to make one for the sc as well might still do them if asked

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No, it doesn't throw a CEL it throws a battery light, seperate, there is a guy on Realm of Excursion running a mechman 320 on a G5 and he only has a battery light. Also for the record you can get alts from DC Power and OhioGenerator.
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any light sucks really did u get an alt tru2?
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You might be able to shut the light off with hpt? I'll have to look...
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Originally Posted by EmperorJJ1
any light sucks really did u get an alt tru2?
Running a used stock one for now but it is the 110 amp instead of the base 90, got it from a local junk yard for $50... Whenever I get time I am gonna run my big 3 in 00G, I got 50ft for $60 and it is OFC. Already done all my amp wiring in it and I have to say this thing is thick! This Friday Diyma.com is having another half off sale on all their FA old stock and I was thinking of picking up a couple more rolls.Diyma Details Linky.
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