Removing alternator housing

**SyntheticShield** · 02-04-2008

Well crap, there's just no lower cost alternative here is there. Did you see the core charge on the reman'd.

I wonder if the OEM alternator could be rebuilt for a higher output and what that option would cost.

**IndeedSS** · 02-04-2008

Originally Posted by SyntheticShield

Well crap, there's just no lower cost alternative here is there. Did you see the core charge on the reman'd.

I wonder if the OEM alternator could be rebuilt for a higher output and what that option would cost.

On Rockauto the cores ranged from $75 to $123. Guys where having there stock ones rewound above 200amps for about $225 IIRC. Nice time to have your case chromed while they are doing the rewinding.

**SyntheticShield** · 02-04-2008

That to me would be a better option. By a cheap OEM one or one that is fried and just have it rebuilt/rewound for higher output.

**IndeedSS** · 02-04-2008

Scotty check out this place. Of course if you want to powdercoat or chrome local shop would be best.

Mr. Alternator They even have GP listed.

**SyntheticShield** · 02-04-2008

Crap, you got a link for everything dont ya Lee, LOL.

**IndeedSS** · 02-04-2008

We all have to have our niche. I'm too strongly opinionated to give perspectives on certain things. Best just post a link and not tick anyone off.

**SyntheticShield** · 02-04-2008

There's nothing wrong with ticking someone off...builds character, confidence and makes you think harder. At least thats what I try to tell myself anyway.

**turbocharged406sbc** · 02-04-2008

Originally Posted by IndeedSS

Is that metal shavings I see inside of the blower housing and at the base of the LIM?
.....

yes thats my mockup/jig engine a junk 96 "straight rail" SII we rebuilt that blower (i have pics and most of a writup) and did copious amounts of porting to it it's the blower currently on the 442's front engine.
the 140amp was available on the riviera's and bonnies
here's what it looks like:
backside of the riv's unit...btw the 140 amp allows more room for high flow log fittings due to a relief in the rear of the case (seen here)

here's the front of it (for those that look closely yes thats a 4" tensioner pulley and a 2.5 inch grooved idler allowing for more belt wrap)

yes the PC1's did get the 125amp alternator but from whati can tell the heated seat luxo barges got the 140amp...

**SyntheticShield** · 02-04-2008

WOW. Thats a direct bolt on replacement?

**turbocharged406sbc** · 02-04-2008

yup

**SyntheticShield** · 02-04-2008

Outstanding. What year Rivera and Bonneville am I looking for. Now all I need is the smaller Impala brake booster and Id be set.

**turbocharged406sbc** · 02-04-2008

eric's 98 riviera has it and the L67 we got from a 99 bonnie had it but plenty of other years got it as well.

x2 on the Imp booster we swapped an 01 imp booster into the 94 442 (yeah even the 1st gens can use em...)
i have lots of pics of the 442's new booster HUGE size difference and all we had to do was swap the pedal pushrod over

**SyntheticShield** · 02-04-2008

I would LOVE to come visit you and just pick your brain for a day or two and bring a few notebooks with me and just keep my hand writing as you speak. Thank you for reminding me of the pedal pushrod, I would have forgotten about that, may yet if I dont write it down somewhere.

One of these days I'll be able to get around to a few people and just try my best to absorb what they have learned.

**Toasty** · 02-04-2008

Originally Posted by SyntheticShield

I would LOVE to come visit you and just pick your brain for a day or two and bring a few notebooks with me and just keep my hand writing as you speak. Thank you for reminding me of the pedal pushrod, I would have forgotten about that, may yet if I dont write it down somewhere.

One of these days I'll be able to get around to a few people and just try my best to absorb what they have learned.

i dont think you have to change the pedal pushrod on your gp, i think james was referring to the 1st gen wbody's

**IndeedSS** · 02-04-2008

So the 98 Riv and 99 Bonnie 140 amp alternator will fit a 99 GTP? The reason I ask is that the mounting looks completely different.

**SyntheticShield** · 02-04-2008

Originally Posted by Toasty

i dont think you have to change the pedal pushrod on your gp, i think james was referring to the 1st gen wbody's

Oh, well thats good, one last thing to remember.

**turbocharged406sbc** · 02-04-2008

Originally Posted by IndeedSS

So the 98 Riv and 99 Bonnie 140 amp alternator will fit a 99 GTP? The reason I ask is that the mounting looks completely different.

the only part thats different is the SC to alternator brace and instead of the 8mm bolt used on the 105/125amp units (goes through the boss next to the snout) you use a 10mm bolt that threads into the bracket (the 8mm bolt goes through the threaded bracket and threads into the alternator ear on the 105/125)

edit yeah i think toasty's right about the 1st/2nd gen pushrods... ours measured 7/16ths shorter than the imp pushrod

**SyntheticShield** · 02-04-2008

I think Im going to have to find me one of those. You would think those would be more popular items and in the classifieds more with the number of people that have beefed up their sound systems.