Custom 200A Alternator find on eBay

CoupdegrAce85 · 03-18-2008, 10:57 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/200-a...em190207483959

Seems a bit pricey, but hey if you've got a system, this might help ya out.

Ajaxus · 03-18-2008, 11:17 PM

actually that's pretty cheap, anyone that wants a decent HO alt should expect to pay 2-3x that much.

good find

SSRacer · 03-19-2008, 06:43 AM

For not much more than the buy it now price you can get a new 220 amp alt with a warranty.

http://www.db-starter-alternator.com...2003%20%208279

probably what I will get next.

Brad M · 03-19-2008, 06:56 AM

I know in the auction he says it only fits 03-05, but this would fit an 01 correct?

grandam3400 · 03-19-2008, 11:24 AM

I got mine respun for 200 Amps, and it only cost me $100. I knew the guy a little bit, but I don't think he would charge much more for someone else. I have had it for 3yrs now and it works great. That eBay one seems a little high to me too.

CoupdegrAce85 · 03-19-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad M

I know in the auction he says it only fits 03-05, but this would fit an 01 correct?

One would think that this should fit a +99 V6, I believe. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

cardude007617 · 03-19-2008, 12:53 PM

dont forget though, after 02, they changed them....

Graxall · 03-19-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandam3400

I got mine respun for 200 Amps, and it only cost me $100. I knew the guy a little bit, but I don't think he would charge much more for someone else. I have had it for 3yrs now and it works great. That eBay one seems a little high to me too.

So using your own equipment for 100$ vs a brand new unit for 200 seems high? k...

Ajaxus · 03-19-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandam3400

I got mine respun for 200 Amps, and it only cost me $100. I knew the guy a little bit, but I don't think he would charge much more for someone else. I have had it for 3yrs now and it works great. That eBay one seems a little high to me too.

Let's break things down..

A stock replacement alt from gmpartsdirect (for pricing purposes) for an 03-05 gagt is $165.67 (MSRP $318.60)

Now, if you were to get it respun at your $100 price (we would assume more if you didn't know the guy) it would be $265.67 for a new unit, $418.60 if the unit were purchased through the dealer and respun.

What you are using to judge the price is the work for a respin. You are not calculating in the value of the alternator itself as well. The value of it, even used, puts it at about what he is asking. Hell, with the $290 he was charged for his respin (since he didn't have the hook up like you) that makes this a STEAL. You are paying less for the whole thing than the seller paid for the respin alone.

Common sense people, use it.

grandam3400 · 03-19-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajaxus

Let's break things down..

A stock replacement alt from gmpartsdirect (for pricing purposes) for an 03-05 gagt is $165.67 (MSRP $318.60)

Now, if you were to get it respun at your $100 price (we would assume more if you didn't know the guy) it would be $265.67 for a new unit, $418.60 if the unit were purchased through the dealer and respun.

What you are using to judge the price is the work for a respin. You are not calculating in the value of the alternator itself as well. The value of it, even used, puts it at about what he is asking. Hell, with the $290 he was charged for his respin (since he didn't have the hook up like you) that makes this a STEAL. You are paying less for the whole thing than the seller paid for the respin alone.

Common sense people, use it.

Yeah... but why would you pay $200 for used unit, when you can have your own respun for $100 or so. I can see spending $200 it if you don't have one for some reason or if you need a whole new alt.

I guess I am doubting the fact that the guy spent $290 to have it respun. That seems a little high to me, whether I know someone or not. I find it hard to believe that he had to pay $290 but anybody could have it done for half the price anywhere.

Has anybody else paid to have their alternator respun? How much did you pay?

grandam3400 · 03-19-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graxall

So using your own equipment for 100$ vs a brand new unit for 200 seems high? k...

It's not a new unit. Read the description. It is used for about 10,000 miles. 10,000 miles prob means more like 15000 or more anyway.

CoupdegrAce85 · 03-19-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude007617

dont forget though, after 02, they changed them....

Ok, I didn't know they changed after '02. Thanks for the correction

Ajaxus · 03-19-2008, 02:26 PM

I freakin give up..had you read my entire post you would know the answers to the questions you just asked.

Seriously, this is too obvious, our n00bs could get it.

grandam3400 · 03-19-2008, 02:38 PM

My question is asking if anybody else has had their alternator respun, and if so, how much did they pay.

How did you answer that in your post?

SikMindz · 03-19-2008, 03:01 PM

Who needs a 200A amp though? The GA seems to hate any changes to the electrical system as is. I purchased mine from www.mralternator.com powdercoated for right around $200. Only 160A but still more than stock- nonetheless dimming lights were an issue for years that I learned to deal with and after MJ did some research we traced it back to an HO alt.

Ajaxus · 03-19-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandam3400

My question is asking if anybody else has had their alternator respun, and if so, how much did they pay.

How did you answer that in your post?

You asked more questions than that, and I answered all the other ones you asked. Seriously, I'm getting tired of the laziness to read and comprehend.

Rosado · 03-20-2008, 12:09 AM

This is how im looking at this.

If someone doesnt have one, that is a good deal. Even the one that SSracer and Sik posted is still a good deal.

Now, you live in MI and I live in NY ( city) I will almost say that I would pay close to 175 or better to have my alt spun. It all depends on where u live, and I would think everyone would agree with me on that one. So the price that he may have said may be true. High to you , yes it would be seeing that you paid 100 to have it done, and dont forget , you " knew the guy a little bit." Send someone in there that he doesnt know and see what he would charge. Then compare to what you paid and see what kind of deal u got.

grandam3400 · 03-20-2008, 06:25 AM

I guess I didn't think that I was getting that good of a deal. Maybe I was wrong.

SSRacer · 03-20-2008, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SikMindz

Who needs a 200A amp though? The GA seems to hate any changes to the electrical system as is. I purchased mine from www.mralternator.com powdercoated for right around $200. Only 160A but still more than stock- nonetheless dimming lights were an issue for years that I learned to deal with and after MJ did some research we traced it back to an HO alt.

More info on this?

I have a MR alt right now and it has always sucked more than the stocker at idle. My volt gauge will drop to 12 with just the headlights on at a stop. That's why I'm looking at the one from db because they state that it is 115 amp at idle, which is more than stock at full blast.

Gagt518 · 03-20-2008, 09:58 AM

How many amps is the stock Alt. rated at?

03-18-2008, 10:57 PM	#1
CoupdegrAce85 GAGT - ADD Poster AKA: Josh Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Cpe.	Custom 200A Alternator find on eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/200-a...em190207483959 Seems a bit pricey, but hey if you've got a system, this might help ya out.

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SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	For not much more than the buy it now price you can get a new 220 amp alt with a warranty. http://www.db-starter-alternator.com...2003%20%208279 probably what I will get next. __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it. Last edited by SSRacer; 03-19-2008 at 07:31 AM.

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Rosado GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Chris Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Staten Island Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am Gt Coupe	This is how im looking at this. If someone doesnt have one, that is a good deal. Even the one that SSracer and Sik posted is still a good deal. Now, you live in MI and I live in NY ( city) I will almost say that I would pay close to 175 or better to have my alt spun. It all depends on where u live, and I would think everyone would agree with me on that one. So the price that he may have said may be true. High to you , yes it would be seeing that you paid 100 to have it done, and dont forget , you " knew the guy a little bit." Send someone in there that he doesnt know and see what he would charge. Then compare to what you paid and see what kind of deal u got. __________________ 2003 GT Baer big brake kit, RK Sport Body kit, @0 inch ADV5.1 wheels, Borla cat back <---My new wheels.....ADV5.1....FOR SALE... SYSTEM The Big 3 upgrade, Yellow top Optima Kenwood 8120 headunit - bluetooth - sirus sat- ipod *HERTZ audio* HI Energy HT25 center channel HSK 165XL comp doors HSK 165 comp rear 3 8inch hertz subwoofers 6th order bandpass box HP 4 Amplifier HP 1 D EP4 Car running 100% active *www.hertzaudiovideo.com* Last edited by Rosado; 03-20-2008 at 12:11 AM.

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03-19-2008, 06:56 AM	#4
Brad M GAGT - Member AKA: Brad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jackson, Michigan Age: 34 Posts: 302 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Sedan	I know in the auction he says it only fits 03-05, but this would fit an 01 correct?

03-19-2008, 11:24 AM	#5
grandam3400 GAGT - Member AKA: Tim Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Age: 39 Posts: 367 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT coupe	I got mine respun for 200 Amps, and it only cost me $100. I knew the guy a little bit, but I don't think he would charge much more for someone else. I have had it for 3yrs now and it works great. That eBay one seems a little high to me too.

03-19-2008, 02:38 PM	#14
grandam3400 GAGT - Member AKA: Tim Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Age: 39 Posts: 367 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT coupe	My question is asking if anybody else has had their alternator respun, and if so, how much did they pay. How did you answer that in your post?

03-20-2008, 06:25 AM	#18
grandam3400 GAGT - Member AKA: Tim Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Age: 39 Posts: 367 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT coupe	I guess I didn't think that I was getting that good of a deal. Maybe I was wrong.

03-20-2008, 09:58 AM	#20
Gagt518 Ridin Clean AKA: Tom Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albany,NY Age: 32 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SC/T	How many amps is the stock Alt. rated at?