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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 07:16 PM
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Which HO alternator to purchase?

My alternator died and I'm looking to replace it with a new one. I don't want the local autostore junk and I would like to get an increased amperage alternator for a little headroom in case I ever go double pumper and it seems like the stock alt can be maxed out pretty quickly.
I'm looking at three different alternators:
https://www.qualitypowerauto.com/ite...Lancer-Evo.htm
https://lamspeedracing.com/collectio...direct-fitment
https://www.rhdjapan.com/advance-hig...ct9a-ct9w.html

Only one is in the US, the other two are in Japan and Australia. Does anyone have any experience with any of these? Any of these to avoid for any reason?
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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 06:42 PM
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I bought this one.
P&P and it’s been working great

https://www.ebay.com/itm/35514321543...mis&media=COPY
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Old Feb 16, 2025 | 09:46 AM
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Do they last or burn out? I hear they don't last as long.
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Old Feb 16, 2025 | 06:04 PM
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i bought a 180A but I havent installed it yet :
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Old Feb 17, 2025 | 06:34 PM
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I bought one in rock auto and have a double pumper and never had issues with voltage.
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Old Feb 20, 2025 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by CeliOnce
My alternator died and I'm looking to replace it with a new one. I don't want the local autostore junk and I would like to get an increased amperage alternator for a little headroom in case I ever go double pumper and it seems like the stock alt can be maxed out pretty quickly.
I'm looking at three different alternators:
https://www.qualitypowerauto.com/ite...Lancer-Evo.htm
https://lamspeedracing.com/collectio...direct-fitment
https://www.rhdjapan.com/advance-hig...ct9a-ct9w.html

Only one is in the US, the other two are in Japan and Australia. Does anyone have any experience with any of these? Any of these to avoid for any reason?
I've had the Advance one installed on my car for about a year with no issues. Solid piece with great build quality. Rarely drive the car though. Install was a PITA but it bolted right up.
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Old Feb 28, 2025 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CeliOnce
My alternator died and I'm looking to replace it with a new one. I don't want the local autostore junk and I would like to get an increased amperage alternator for a little headroom in case I ever go double pumper and it seems like the stock alt can be maxed out pretty quickly.
I'm looking at three different alternators:
https://www.qualitypowerauto.com/ite...Lancer-Evo.htm
https://lamspeedracing.com/collectio...direct-fitment
https://www.rhdjapan.com/advance-hig...ct9a-ct9w.html

Only one is in the US, the other two are in Japan and Australia. Does anyone have any experience with any of these? Any of these to avoid for any reason?
Im running the 175A from QualityPower for 2yrs with STM alternator pulley and the pulley needs 1200rpm at the crank minimum for the alternator to activate.
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Old Mar 6, 2025 | 09:53 PM
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Quality Power seems like a solid choice for local support and reliability!
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