Alternator Selection? Some Advice Wanted Please

[Chris]

So I'm prepping for my E-Fan swap starting with alternator upgrade. Going from a 105 to a 145. So they have the Duralast Gold P/N:

DLG1923-16-4

 

for $159.99 plus $10 core and the regular Duralast P/N:

 

DL1923-16-4

 

for $139.99 plus $40 core. Both carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Does anyone have any insight on the differences? Does the Gold just add a new case and the regular a reused case?

 

 

Description of them;

Gold:

Features & Benefits

 

Duralast Gold new alternators are engineered to provide the amp output necessary to power today’s vehicles Every unit is 100% NEW (not remanufactured) and made with proprietary components and processes to ensure maximum life and performance

 

 

• Engineered to deliver amp output for power that meets or exceeds the original equipment on your vehicle
• Every unit is built with 100% new components that are designed to meet the highest quality standards
  
• Every unit is triple tested (component, subassembly and end of line) to ensure quality and performance
  

 

Standard:

Features & Benefits

 

Duralast alternators are remanufactured with the most current technological improvements and triple tested to provide original equipment quality and durability.

 

 

• Designed to deliver amp output for power that meets or exceeds the original equipment on your vehicle
• All wear components (brushes, bushings and bearings) are always 100% new
  
• Every unit is triple tested (component, subassembly and end of line) to ensure quality and performance
  

 

[rdnkcpa]

Check to see where the new alternator is produced. Most likely it is China.

[AGT]

I would look into an aftermarket alternator that gives you more bang for your buck. Nothing against duralast. I have used the product name before.

 

I like your truck. I am not big on the tow mirrors but still nice

[Chris]

I love the tow mirrors. But I tow about once a week too. Is the made in china thing a big deal? A lot of things are now days. World econ 101- globalization. Might look to a salvage yard for the 34"radiator.

 

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[dewfpo]

The standard alternator reuses most all non-wearing parts not just the case. This will include the shaft, pulley, rotor, etc... There's nothing wrong with that.

 

DEWFPO

[Doug_Scott]

From the description, the gold is a new alternator, the standard is a rebuilt. Both have lifetime warranty. Is the "new" worth $20 to you? If you are buying online, the gold is actually cheaper before you send the core back. If from a storefront, core does not matter, you will drop the old off when you buy the replacement so now it is just a matter of "new".

[Chris]

How is the gold cheaper online

 

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[Chris]

How is the gold cheaper online I figured it out. I know ill be replacing the pulley

 

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[bossier62guy]

Save your money....I've been running electric fans on my 02 with the factory 105 amp alt for years now. Not only that but I'm running two audio amps as well.....the gauge dips a little at idle when the fans are running but is fine otherwise. Once again, it's been putting out the power for at least 6 years like that. When it dies I'm going with one from DB Electrical....you can find them on eBay or check out their website.

[Chris]

Well I want more amps because of my stereo and doing the e fans. also the power inverters that get ran on trips

[bossier62guy]

I'd consider stepping up to 200 amps then....

[Chris]

well im gonna be running an overdrive pulley on the 145

[bossier62guy]

Sounds like you've got it all figured out.....with the exception of buying an alternator from Autozone.....good luck.

[Chris]

I may not buy from autozone. May end up with a Delco just depends on funds availability

 

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[LongrangeLauber]

Im wondering the same thing, because I'm currently installing flex a lite e fans and already have a 1200 watt sub on the current 105 amp alternator. I didn't know which alternator fit the truck without mods (130,145,200,etc.) as well as which would work the best for my setup.

 

I may also be installing a speaker amp in the near future when funds allow, so that needs to be kept in mind. Also, the lights in the cab and in the cluster dim if my subs start hitting hard, so I think an alternator upgrade is necessary since I'm installing e fans. If anyone could help me out that would be great