I want to get a high output alternator for my cavalier. Mine is an 03 and I was wondering what years I could cross match with...
I assume only 03,04, and 05 cavys, but I'm not entirely sure, anyone have some thoughts? I can find a decent one cheap but it's for 95-98 or 99-02... Any one know?
--------------------------My Garage History--------------------------
95 Ford Probe SE (5-Spd) (Junked)
96 Saturn SW2 (Auto) (Til I Rolled it)
97 Dodge Avenger v6 (Auto) <3 (Til a senior citizen T-Boned it.)
08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (6-Speed) (Sold)
82 Yamaha Maxim 400 (5-Speed) (Sold)
95 Chevy Cavalier 2.2 Coupe (5-Spd) (Traded it for current car)
---Currently Owned---
11 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (5-Speed)
03 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport Coupe 2.2 Ecotec (5-Spd)
This isnt the correct forum section for this question since a higher output alternator has nothing to do with performance..
But..
Because of the way the alt is designed on the ecotec motors it isnt a easy swap with a larger case like the 2200's. So it will not cross match with anything but other ecotecs.
I think the cheapest way to do it is to get a stock one rewound. Search in the audio section as I know I have seen people post in there where they got their high output alts for the eco.
I completely appreciate that you took the time to answer that, thank you, however:
Philly D wrote:...a higher output alternator has nothing to do with performance...
Is truly a statement of ignorance.
Thanks for the info, I know where I can get some HO Alts for this car I just wanted to see if it was viable to buy a cheaper one for an LN if it would fit. I guess if I wanted big Amps I'm going to pay big bucks this time.
--------------------------My Garage History--------------------------
95 Ford Probe SE (5-Spd) (Junked)
96 Saturn SW2 (Auto) (Til I Rolled it)
97 Dodge Avenger v6 (Auto) <3 (Til a senior citizen T-Boned it.)
08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (6-Speed) (Sold)
82 Yamaha Maxim 400 (5-Speed) (Sold)
95 Chevy Cavalier 2.2 Coupe (5-Spd) (Traded it for current car)
---Currently Owned---
11 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (5-Speed)
03 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport Coupe 2.2 Ecotec (5-Spd)
Dee Jay wrote:
Philly D wrote:...a higher output alternator has nothing to do with performance...
Is truly a statement of ignorance.
I'll have to agree with Philly on that one. A HO alternator will not help in a performance (HP and TQ numbers) manner.
Upgrading your grounds aka the big 3 could help a little but in no noticeable way.
RED wrote:Dee Jay wrote:
Philly D wrote:...a higher output alternator has nothing to do with performance...
Is truly a statement of ignorance.
I'll have to agree with Philly on that one. A HO alternator will not help in a performance (HP and TQ numbers) manner.
Upgrading your grounds aka the big 3 could help a little but in no noticeable way.
x2. Could always supercharge it and use the LSJ alt!
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