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2xmks · 07-14-2008, 11:59 AM

I have searched several sources for high output alternators for our cars. After chasing several dead ends and companies who would not respond to repeated requests, I have finally found a company that will do it.

I spoke with MechMan and they currently build a custom alternator for our car. They do not use the factory housing. Instead they custom build a housing and bracket system that bolts right into the factory location. These housing are larger than the factory housing allowing for larger windings, rectifiers etc... I found a lot of their products on the RX-7 forum, with really high reviews.

The normal output for the alternator is 250amp with 155amps at idle. They are custom building me one that is 200amp with an under drive pulley. I will get better idle amperage without the chance of over winding the alternator when my car hits 8000rpm. The 250amp is fine for factory redline apps according to them. They offer coatings and various upgrades.

The alternator should ship tomorrow, (fully loaded). I will keep you all updated. So far their service has been A-1. They really seem to know there stuff and don't seem to mind taking the time to explain things to you. I am huge on customer service.

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2xmks · 08-01-2008, 09:30 PM

I installed the alternator yesterday. This thing kicks ass! At a cold idle (I idle at 1000rpm's because of my cams) I have 14.5 volts. At a warm idle I have 13.8-14.1 volts. The best part is at idle with 2 fans that draw 25 amps each, 2 fans that draw 13 amp each, my head lights on, a/c on, stereo and amps on full the alternator voltage never dips. My factory alternator would dip all the way to 10.5 volts at this point, not this one.

They did a great job. I highly recommend them!

Tricky222 · 08-02-2008, 06:18 AM

Update us again in a month or two, if you will, to see how its holding up. That will be the true test.

Darksurfr · 08-04-2008, 05:45 AM

cost? for future reference.

jlgn_2000 · 08-13-2008, 08:33 AM

Hey how is the alternator working out for you, I am very interested in buying one.

Turbo Powered · 08-13-2008, 08:43 AM

Great info and pics, +rep.

2xmks · 08-13-2008, 10:10 AM

So far I am very happy. Voltage is still right on target. Makes it so much easier to tune with consistent voltage

. I have had no issues what so ever.

I believe I paid $449 shipped. If I remember correctly they said the price would be increasing shortly.

07-14-2008, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
2xmks Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antelope, CA Drives: 1996 VR-4 Trader Rating: (3)	MechMan Alternators I have searched several sources for high output alternators for our cars. After chasing several dead ends and companies who would not respond to repeated requests, I have finally found a company that will do it. I spoke with MechMan and they currently build a custom alternator for our car. They do not use the factory housing. Instead they custom build a housing and bracket system that bolts right into the factory location. These housing are larger than the factory housing allowing for larger windings, rectifiers etc... I found a lot of their products on the RX-7 forum, with really high reviews. The normal output for the alternator is 250amp with 155amps at idle. They are custom building me one that is 200amp with an under drive pulley. I will get better idle amperage without the chance of over winding the alternator when my car hits 8000rpm. The 250amp is fine for factory redline apps according to them. They offer coatings and various upgrades. The alternator should ship tomorrow, (fully loaded). I will keep you all updated. So far their service has been A-1. They really seem to know there stuff and don't seem to mind taking the time to explain things to you. I am huge on customer service. MechMan.com - High Output Alternators, AGM Batteries, 12- & 16-volt Charging Systems for Car Audio __________________ 93mm Ross Pistons,Pauter Rods,3SX Port and polished heads,Webcams race cams,ARP main/head studs,South Bend Stage 4"FE" clutch,720 cc injectors,Supra fuel pump,IPS FMIC, IPS TD05 headers/EVO III turbo kit,Tanabe exhaust, Hiro Axis 19x9.5 rear 8.5 front, Toyo Proxes T1R 285 rear 245 front

08-01-2008, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
2xmks Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antelope, CA Drives: 1996 VR-4 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: MechMan Alternators I installed the alternator yesterday. This thing kicks ass! At a cold idle (I idle at 1000rpm's because of my cams) I have 14.5 volts. At a warm idle I have 13.8-14.1 volts. The best part is at idle with 2 fans that draw 25 amps each, 2 fans that draw 13 amp each, my head lights on, a/c on, stereo and amps on full the alternator voltage never dips. My factory alternator would dip all the way to 10.5 volts at this point, not this one. They did a great job. I highly recommend them!

08-02-2008, 06:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tricky222 ***** User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southlake/San Marcos Drives: 91 VR4 Trader Rating: (63)	Re: MechMan Alternators Update us again in a month or two, if you will, to see how its holding up. That will be the true test. __________________ Bunch of Stuff For Sale: Single Turbo Kit:http://www.3si.org/forum/f4/100-comp...bo-kit-427126/ ITS 74mm Turbo DBB:http://www.3si.org/forum/f4/its-74mm-dbb-turbo-427585/ Front Mount Oil Cooler: http://www.3si.org/forum/f4/front-mo...-setup-429431/ RPS MAX clutch: http://www.3si.org/forum/f4/rps-max-...el-awd-427930/ 300M 18spline Output shafthttp://www.3si.org/forum/f4/18-splin...-shaft-429646/

08-04-2008, 05:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Darksurfr Stealth Like A Ninja Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Drives: '91 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (14)	Re: MechMan Alternators cost? for future reference. __________________ ECG '05- '08 / Attended NEG '05 - '08 / Attended

08-13-2008, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
jlgn_2000 New User - Please be kind Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: MechMan Alternators Hey how is the alternator working out for you, I am very interested in buying one.

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08-13-2008, 08:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Turbo Powered been here way too long Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PA Drives: Slower-@#&! Points! Trader Rating: (22)	Re: MechMan Alternators Great info and pics, +rep. __________________

08-13-2008, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
2xmks Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antelope, CA Drives: 1996 VR-4 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: MechMan Alternators So far I am very happy. Voltage is still right on target. Makes it so much easier to tune with consistent voltage . I have had no issues what so ever. I believe I paid $449 shipped. If I remember correctly they said the price would be increasing shortly.