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New ARD Alternator cheaper option

Just sighted on rhdjapan.com website a cheaper option for Alternator replacement for Skyline & Stagea

ARD Custom power up Alternator 150amp / AU $ 416.54

is a lot cheaper than Advance Alternator.

 

ARD Custom Power Up Alternator - Z31 R31 R32 R33 R34 C34 C35 WC34

 

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Sorry for the thread bump - but has anyone actually tried one of these?

I've been eyeing off alternator options - LS1 mount / pulley conversion, this ARD alternator and the one from Frenchy's Garage (https://frenchysperformancegarage.com/products/nissan-rb-high-output-alternator).

It's a bit of a struggle to figure out what's the best path forward.  LS1 conversion would mean I could fit any LS1 alternator - but they mostly seem to max out at 140A in a reasonable cost in Australia.  the Frenchy's Garage and ARD are 150A - which would be a good improvement.  I'd prefer to buy in Australia for warranty / support if I can.

Anyone have any thoughts?

There's a big thread on them - I bought and used and then sold an ARD 150amp alternator and it works exactly as it should, and bolts directly in, 100%, no dramas whatsoever in any way.

10/10 would use again except I... am doing a LS engine conversion so lol.

ARD150 definitely better than the OEM 80 one.

4 hours ago, iruvyouskyrine said:

What do you need the 150A for that the 140A couldn't handle?

Honestly, it's mostly about getting as much amperage as I can get.

Big stereos are a massive burden on batteries and alternators - so I'm just keen to get something BIG.  Unfortunately, massive high-output alternators like you get in the US don't seem to be a big thing here (like 200-250-300A+).   It mostly seems to be limited to around 150A for skylines.   The LS1 conversion/mount option would leave open US LS1 options - but then I gotta deal with postage/warranty/etc.

Anyway all - thanks for the input you have :)

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