I am going to put a new chrome alternator into my 91 RS for comestic reasons (I think they make engine compartments look sweet). I would like to know what power I should get and how much does that really matter to begin with? Thx in advance.

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Current: 1991 RS 305 TBI
Past: 1990 RS 305 TBI (A woman forgot what red lights are for)
Current: mostly stock - newer 305 w/ 12,000 on it
Eclipse speakers all around w/ 10" tube in back
Future: 2" Cowl hood w/ K&N filter

 

i'd get the biggest they make. you didn't give enough info to really say. rear window defroster, ac, cd and amp, power seats and windows?

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Wasn't there some joint that made a chrome conversion kit? I think it came with the housing and a new fan/pulley ...


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It really depends on what you may want to use in your car. A stock replacement usually has 105 amps.......but if you use the vent, rear defogger, headlights, and custom stereo you will find it hard to maintain good current....especially if you have underdrive pulleys installed.
If you are gonna go chrome....spend the extra $$$ for a high powered alternator. Personally, the chrome look would look better or headers, air filter, intake manifold, etc. But thats my $.02

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92 Camaro RS LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Mechanics:
Open Air Element w/K&N Filter, Flowmaster 3" Cat-back Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-90 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs and 4 Infiniti speakers.
NEXT UP: SLP 1 3/4" Headers/Y-pipe, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch kit

 

I do have a rear window defroster, ac, cd player and amplifier for woofer, power windows (one motor is farting out on me). I'm also putting on chrome K&N open element filter, chrome valve cover, chrome thermostat cover, steel braided hoses, etc... So i should just get a really high power (high cost) alternator.

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Current: 1991 RS 305 TBI
Past: 1990 RS 305 TBI (A woman forgot what red lights are for)
Current: mostly stock - newer 305 w/ 12,000 on it
Eclipse speakers all around w/ 10" tube in back
Future: 2" Cowl hood w/ K&N filter