Maniac Electric Motors Alternator Update

[svxcess]

Talked with Christian at Maniac today.

Currently, there are no stock 95A or High-Output 160A alternators for sale for the foreseeable future.

The problem is that the high end, custom-fabricated voltage regulators from Germany, that they use in our rebuilds, are on back order.

They are definitely superior and much more reliable regulators and should be available soon. Until they come in, rebuilds are on hold. The only thing they have available are brand new, stock 95A Mitsubishi alternators.

There were high-output alternators for the SVX available on from Amazon that claimed to be from Maniac Electric, but that is false. The seller is eaglehigh or Eagle Auto Electric out of Los Angeles. This is Amazon's problem and Christian is aware of this misrepresentation and is in contact with Amazon. Talked with Eagle Electric this morning. They buy SVX cores for the cases in salvage yards and rebuild them. No high-end parts like regulators and takes 1-2 weeks. They want $200 plus shipping for a 160A unit with a year warranty. If you send them a core for the case, that price is $160, plus shipping.

As I said, these are in no way affiliated with Maniac Electric.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Christian will let me know when the regulators come in and I will keep everyone updated.





For those of you who are new here, or are not familiar with MANIAC ELECTRIC MOTORS. Much Cheaper than OEM, better rebuild quality than most out there and also a better warranty.


Stock 95A alternator ...$149.00 outright, $89.00 with core exchange. 2 year warranty

160A high-output alternator...$248.00 outright, $188.00 with core exchange. 1 year warranty


If you order online and enter 4747 in the coupon code, you get free ground shipping. If ordering by phone, don't forget to mention this code as well. They will also send you a UPS Call Tag to have your old alternator shipped to them at their expense (no cost to you) to credit back the $60.00 core charge.


This is one of the best aftermarket companies I have ever dealt with. Their customer service and commitment to quality and excellence exceeds even my expectations. Christian is very knowledgeable and can answer just about any question you have. Its nice to know companies like this are still in existence.

Look at their feedback ratings on EBAY and AMAZON They don't get any better than this.


The stock 95A rebuild is more than adequate. If you have a lot of electronics, I strongly recommend the 160A high-output unit.


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[svxcess]

I just became aware of this problem this morning. I received a PM from kjoyes about this. He said:

"Hi, John,

I recently bought a high output alternator from Amazon.com from a seller called eaglehigh. In the item description it says by Manic EM.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

When I got the item, I called Manic Electric they told me that is not their product and that it was a mix some sort of mix up.

I had it tested at a local alternator rebuild shop and they gave it a load test and spun it at 4000 rpm and it produced 125A. I had my stock one tested and it produced 115A at 4000 rpm.

I called them at 818-400-4941 and they told me that they make them.
I am not sure how to ask you but could you call Eagle High and do some investigating? Act like your interested in buying one and see if they are legit or not."


They probably are legitimate. He did not mention Maniac or attempt to deceive me. I just don't know about the quality of the rebuild or testing.

The seller said the alternator was 160A, but kyjoyes said it bench-tested at only 125A. Kjoyes also said his stock 95A alternator tested at 115A. Why wuld one alternator test lower and one higher?

Maybe kjoyes can add more information. More information is needed. It seems thay kjoyes tried to buy from Maniac first and found out they were not available from her. Then went looking online and found the Amazon site with the Maniac EM listing and bought from the seller.

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[svxcess]

The specs on the 160A high-output alternator that kjoyes bought from eaglehigh look pretty good. I ran them by Christian at Maniac Electric and she agrees.

The only question is the stability and durability of the voltage regulator they use. Since the alternator rpm is 3 times the engine rpm, the real time stats are:

At 600 rpm idle, alternator is producing 95A
At 2000 rpm, the alternator is producing 164A

Our 750rpm idle should produce 115-120A



I believe they want $200, plus shipping for a rebuilt unit. If you have a core to send them at your expense, you may be able to get it for $150.00, plus shipping.

Just a temporary option if you need an alternator before Christian can start delivering again.
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[Johnybeas]

Not trying to hijack the thread or take any business away from maniac, I actually just ordered a plug from them today.

However, I do have another option for high output alternators I've been kinda keeping on the dl because most svx owners wouldn't spend the green for them. They are completely brand new units, not rebuilds or overwound alternators. They are billet aluminum and come in 4 diff. Optional finishes and are 170A alternators. They produce close to 140 at idle and up from there as rpms go up. If anyone wants to know more details pm me. But again, just offering this since maniac is currently unable to deliver. Not trying to step on any toes or get any more flack.

[Gamesy]

i just went to a local alternator shop needed a rebuild anyways, for an extra 40 he bumped it to 140A

[svxcess]

Originally Posted by Gamesy

i just went to a local alternator shop needed a rebuild anyways, for an extra 40 he bumped it to 140A

More than enough.

See this post and the testing procedure I did on the stock 95A alternator.
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