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Review on Premier Gear PG 13326 Professional Alternator by Art Porras

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good voltage regulator Looks good quality

My old alternator for my 297,000 mile Acura Integra RS 91 has been sitting there idling with the fan running for the last 3 years putting out about 11.9 volts so I couldn't allow long warm up in winter, otherwise it would drain battery. This new alternator comes with a slightly smaller pulley (bonus for me, spins a bit faster at the same engine RPM) and looks like high quality material with an OEM look or better. Installation on my car took about 2 hours with limited tools (removing the driver's side tire, CV axle, horsepower pump, all belts and alternator bottom bracket made it easy to fit the old and new alternator under the engine above the lower wishbone). ...here the results (pictures) First idle run without load after warming up and idling = 13.5 volts, full load (AC, Hi-Fan, high beam, brake pedal) = 12.1 volts, full load as above, at 2000 rpm 13.6 volts, and the last picture was cruising speed at 1700 rpm full load 13.2 volts. up to charge the battery, I'm very happy with the results of the new alternator, my old one never destroyed the battery, it just stopped charging after some maintenance, but I'm incredibly happy that the new one will produce enough voltage in the idle to keep the battery charged. Will update the review if the device crashes prematurely, but I think this will work for some time. Pro tip: Make sure to recoat the connector with fresh dielectric silicone to ensure watertightness and reduce the chance of the connector arcing and getting hot.

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Ugly packaging