Anybody tried the MSD 160amp APS Alternator?

[350ZNV]

I am not sure if this should be in this section or the engine section, so mods feel free to move if necessary :).

Well, I came to the conclusion today that I need a stronger alternator to power all of the things I have going on in my Chevelle. When searching around I came across the MSD Advanced Power System 160amp alternator. Now, the highest I have seen before is 140amp so I am very intrigued by this MSD 160amp application. I am about to order the thing and figured I should check the forums to see if anybody has any positive or negative feedback on this part.

Here's a link to the alternator on MSD's website...

http://www.msdignition.com/1aps.htm

[ProdigyCustoms]

I have a friend that tried one, tested only went 150 amps which was more then enough for him, but I wanted to see what it could do. There has been some negative stuff on them around, but you know how the internet is. I do not like the look, nor the fact you have to buy mounting tabs and pulley seperate. So I have been using Tuff Stuff 140amps. They are testing at 150 amps, are pretty polished, and I get a good deal on them. They are over $100 cheaper then the dressed MSD. Under $300 for the Tuff Stuff.

JMO

[350ZNV]

Thats interesting...

150amps should be plenty better than my current 100amp either way. Thanks for the opinion! Anyone else?

[XcYZ]

Frank, what's the Tuff Stuff current rating at idle speed?

[ProdigyCustoms]

I could not get a idle rating Scott, I can tell you it turned on very early.

[Speedster]

PowerMaster makes a 200 Amp if you need any more power.

[JamesJ]

I second Powermaster they make lots of high output ones. Lots of people use them in the high performance car stereos.