Ultimate High Output Bosch Alternator fits 1985-1995
12-14-2016, 09:15 PM
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Just an added note on the Bosch alternators...I had the original alternator in my early '86...still chugging...I had converted it to electric cooling and had same issue everyone else has...low rpm charging...got a souped up version from some folks that added extra windings or something and brought it up to 150 amp..otherwise I'd be signing up for one of yours Greg...I have always admired the quality you put into your executions...
Unbelievable how tough these alternators are...30 years for mine??? No american car would ever have an alternator last that long...
Unbelievable how tough these alternators are...30 years for mine??? No american car would ever have an alternator last that long...
Obviously, I can't tell anyone that my new alternator is going to last 30 years, like the original, there just isn't enough track record on these alternators to be able to do that.....but it is Bosch....and they are word renowned for their electrical pieces.
Another one of the really great things about what I'm doing (that I haven't mentioned) is that if my alternator goes bad (comes with a 2 year warranty), all people need to do is order the rebuilt exchange alternator from Bosch (~$350), swap out my custom housing onto the rebuilt unit, and then install the housing from the rebuilt unit onto the "core". Instant rebuilt alternator with a "core" to turn back in! (This takes about 1/2 hour.)
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Semi-retired, as of Feb 1, 2023.
The days of free technical advice are over.
Free consultations will no longer be available.
Will still be in the shop, isolated and exclusively working on project cars, developmental work and products, engines and transmissions.
Have fun with your 928's people!
12-15-2016, 04:21 PM
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New alternator on the B and the O, old on the S-C-H.
12-15-2016, 04:49 PM
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New alternator on the B and the O, old on the S-C-H.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
George Layton March 2014928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
12-15-2016, 05:49 PM
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12-15-2016, 06:23 PM
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12-16-2016, 07:37 PM
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Greg Brown.
Can't say enough about the guy.
Spoke to Mary about shipping date, and asked if Greg was at hand for a quick tech question.
He wasn't at hand but came in anyway and took my call. Helped with my two technical questions and also said he was sending out new belts with the units for he didn't want any issues. I was going to change out the belt and his new alternator after the thaw, but he was a step ahead.
Can't say enough about the guy.
Can't say enough about the guy.
Spoke to Mary about shipping date, and asked if Greg was at hand for a quick tech question.
He wasn't at hand but came in anyway and took my call. Helped with my two technical questions and also said he was sending out new belts with the units for he didn't want any issues. I was going to change out the belt and his new alternator after the thaw, but he was a step ahead.
Can't say enough about the guy.
12-22-2016, 09:53 PM
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Greg, please put me down for one for Turq. Please include what else you think I need since it has your AC upgrade.
12-22-2016, 11:51 PM
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12-22-2016, 11:55 PM
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12-23-2016, 02:33 AM
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When Mary ships, the toughest part of the installation is the actual opening of the package.
While I'm not positive, I'm pretty sure she starts with a box, but there's so much tape involved (several different types), you can't really tell....and it probably isn't really necessary.
I tease her that if the world as we know it came to an end and there were only cockroaches left, they would be living in her boxes.
While I'm not positive, I'm pretty sure she starts with a box, but there's so much tape involved (several different types), you can't really tell....and it probably isn't really necessary.
I tease her that if the world as we know it came to an end and there were only cockroaches left, they would be living in her boxes.