I am facing relocation of my alternator to the intake side of the engine. I know that there are BR and JayRacing kits. But... that is too easy . Before I adapt a crappy DSM alternator, I want to look into the possibility of installing some other alternator.
Mega amperage is not a concern to me, but I want it to be:
- small (thus lighter)
- VERY RELIABLE (I am sick of rebuild DSM alternators, which have 50% failure rate with-in a week of installation)
- Reasonably priced (~$100)
mattmartindrift wrote:GM 1 wire alternator. They even make a "mini" 180amp unit that's inexpensive. Not sure of the model number, but it's used with supercharger kits on LS1s
That is what I am talking about! If I am going to make two new ways of attaching alternator to a 4G63, I may just as well make sure that it is the BEST alnternator!
Do you have any idea what application it originall came from?
well i just bought new alternators for my 94 GMC Jimmy and for my 82 Chevy Malibu, cost for jimmy was 116, cost for malibu 42.
the mini alternator for chevys im not sure of, look up camaros, vettes, firebirds, and check summit.
. Before I adapt a crappy DSM alternator, I want to look into the possibility of installing some other alternator. 
If I am going to make two new ways of attaching alternator to a 4G63, I may just as well make sure that it is the BEST alnternator!