I just picked up a 2004 Impala LS with the 3.8l V6. Before I start installing lights and radios, I'm going up upgrade some of the stock wiring. I'm also considering upgrading the stock alternator. Will a 125amp alternator from a 9C1 of the same model year bolt right up? Else, does anyone have any reputable sources for a higher-output alternator for that vehicle?
Any other hints or suggestions for the vehicle?
04 Impala alternator upgrade?
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Re: 04 Impala alternator upgrade?
IIRC the stock alternator is 140 or 160A for all Wimpalas.
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Re: 04 Impala alternator upgrade?
This is a great forum, website dedicated to impalas. http://www.naioa.com/v2/
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Re: 04 Impala alternator upgrade?
In case you didn't get an answer...yes, you can. The 125 Bosch alternator is a direct fit part on the 3800.Bob wrote:I just picked up a 2004 Impala LS with the 3.8l V6. Before I start installing lights and radios, I'm going up upgrade some of the stock wiring. I'm also considering upgrading the stock alternator. Will a 125amp alternator from a 9C1 of the same model year bolt right up? Else, does anyone have any reputable sources for a higher-output alternator for that vehicle?
Any other hints or suggestions for the vehicle?
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Re: 04 Impala alternator upgrade?
When my 9C1's alternator blew out last summer I bought a used OEM from eBay for $22 shipped. It was the lower amperage one (105amps I think?) but I haven't had any problems EVEN with my 110w Syntor X9000 with siren. I run front strobes and everything else is LED. There is a noticable dim when I key up with the radio though but its 110watts lol.
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